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NZ exporters say UK turbulence par for the course
Primary Sector

NZ exporters say UK turbulence par for the course

Current developments in the UK continue a trend, says the CEO of NZ Winegrowers, but the prospect of 15%-plus inflation is "disconcerting". 

Rebecca Howard 05 Oct 2022
Westland ordered to collect Gloriavale milk
Primary Sector

Westland ordered to collect Gloriavale milk

Gloriavale-owned Canaan Farming Dairy won't be able to employ anyone under 18, after winning a case to force Westland to collect its milk.

Greg Hurrell 04 Oct 2022
A2 Milk may have a better day
Primary Sector

A2 Milk may have a better day

CSFA has been A2 Milk's strategic distribution partner in China since 2013 and is the exclusive import agent for A2 Milk's China label products.

Rebecca Howard 03 Oct 2022
National will review ban if elected
Primary Sector

National will review ban if elected

Rather than a ban, National wants a gold-standard programme that would set world-leading compliance standards. 

Rebecca Howard 29 Sep 2022


Riley Kennedy
Riley Kennedy

Senior Journalist

Riley Kennedy joined BusinessDesk in 2022 and covers New Zealand’s primary sector, with a focus on the country’s agribusinesses and the broader food and fibre economy. He won the DairyNZ Industry Award at the NZ Guild of Agricultural Journalists and Communicators Awards in 2024, and was named Emerging Journalist of the Year by the New Zealand Shareholders Association in 2022. Riley previously worked as a business specialist at the Otago Daily Times and holds a diploma in journalism from Wintec.

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