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ANZ’s rural market share falls
26 October 2017
ANZ Bank is still losing market share in the rural lending sector it’s dominated since folding the National Bank brand under its umbrella.
MG woes attract suitors
22 August 2017
Australian dairy co-op Murray Goulburn’s woes have been made clear with the release of its 2016-17 full-year financial results and acknowledgement it has received unsolicited, third-party offers for both non-core and whole of company assets.
Better prices let debt rise
22 August 2017
With better milk prices starting to filter through, some United Kingdom dairy farmers are looking to take on debt to invest for the future, according to recent figures.
Heartland wants more online rural lending
14 August 2017
Heartland Bank wants to beef up its online rural lending as it chases more business using digital channels that are not only cheaper but also more convenient for customers.
Dairy still a risk but outlook improved
7 August 2017
New Zealand’s dairy sector still poses a risk to the banking system but the outlook has improved considerably, Moody's Investors Service senior analyst Daniel Yu says.
By hoki - fishing worth big bucks
4 August 2017
The New Zealand commercial fishing industry is highlighting the value it brings to the local economy with a new report estimating its worth at about $4.18 billion a year.
Don’t forget regions, employers say
31 July 2017
BusinessNZ has released the findings of a survey of New Zealand employers, which identifies seven priorities for the Government following the 2017 general election.
DIRA not for all farmers, Fonterra says
27 July 2017
Fonterra had only a "contractual arrangement" with former suppliers of the failed New Zealand Dairies in South Canterbury, meaning it didn't have to treat them the same as its shareholder suppliers, it has told the Supreme Court.
Kiwifruit Claim group heads for court
24 July 2017
The Kiwifruit Claim group’s day in court is looming.
Food and stock in spotlight
20 July 2017
The food and livestock sectors have been singled out for special attention by the Commerce Commission in the coming year.
