Primary Sector

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The LittleOak Company hunting for expansion
Primary Sector

The LittleOak Company hunting for expansion

The goat infant formula brand was founded nearly 10 years ago. 

Riley Kennedy 31 Mar 2025
Invivo Wines won't 'rule out' potential new capital raise
Primary Sector

Invivo Wines won't 'rule out' potential new capital raise

Its most popular backer, Graham Norton, is in the country.

Riley Kennedy 28 Mar 2025
New Image Group founder detained in Vietnam
Primary Sector

New Image Group founder detained in Vietnam

Graeme Clegg's detention is allegedly over a disputed court order.

Riley Kennedy 27 Mar 2025
Synlait Milk buttering up its farmers
Primary Sector

Synlait Milk buttering up its farmers

It is out to get as many farmers as possible to withdraw their cease notices by March 31.

Riley Kennedy 27 Mar 2025


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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