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Crafar Farms

One of the masterminds behind a fraudulent bid to buy the Crafar farms has defaulted on an ASB mortgage over one of his frozen Auckland properties
12th Dec 17, 12:40pm
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One of the masterminds behind a fraudulent bid to buy the Crafar farms has defaulted on an ASB mortgage over one of his frozen Auckland properties
Chinese investor challenges NZ to stop treating foreign investors as 'privileged'; Calls for OIO to be revamped; Experts question whether Govt has public support to make changes
10th Nov 15, 10:55am
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Chinese investor challenges NZ to stop treating foreign investors as 'privileged'; Calls for OIO to be revamped; Experts question whether Govt has public support to make changes
Government blocks sale of Lochinver to Shanghai Pengxin on grounds any benefits aren't substantial and identifiable
17th Sep 15, 10:26am
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Government blocks sale of Lochinver to Shanghai Pengxin on grounds any benefits aren't substantial and identifiable
Jason Young says we should channel Chinese investment into areas that benefit local development
12th Aug 14, 8:08am
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Jason Young says we should channel Chinese investment into areas that benefit local development
Crafar Farm sale goes to Supreme Court; Landcorp CEO Chris Kelly eyes possible delay to mid-2013; Says committed to the end
5th Sep 12, 4:27pm
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Crafar Farm sale goes to Supreme Court; Landcorp CEO Chris Kelly eyes possible delay to mid-2013; Says committed to the end
Overseas Investment Minister Williamson lauds Shanghai Pengxin's business success and criticises both Allan Crafar and the High Court in final debate in Crafar Farms saga
15th Aug 12, 8:04am
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Overseas Investment Minister Williamson lauds Shanghai Pengxin's business success and criticises both Allan Crafar and the High Court in final debate in Crafar Farms saga
Lack of NZ investment overseas contributing to external imbalances, Finance Minister English says; Wants more NZers to follow lead of Super, KiwiSaver funds into overseas assets
13th Aug 12, 3:44pm
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Lack of NZ investment overseas contributing to external imbalances, Finance Minister English says; Wants more NZers to follow lead of Super, KiwiSaver funds into overseas assets
Appeal Court dismisses Michael Fay-led bid opposing sale of Crafar Farms to Chinese company Shanghai Pengxin
8th Aug 12, 11:18am
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Appeal Court dismisses Michael Fay-led bid opposing sale of Crafar Farms to Chinese company Shanghai Pengxin
Landcorp CEO Chris Kelly hopes Crafar saga will be over by end of July following Fay Appeal Court case ruling
28th Jun 12, 8:43am
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Landcorp CEO Chris Kelly hopes Crafar saga will be over by end of July following Fay Appeal Court case ruling
Latest govt approval for Shanghai Pengxin to buy Crafar Farms to be appealed in High Court by Michael Fay-led NZ consortium
27th Apr 12, 12:33pm
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Latest govt approval for Shanghai Pengxin to buy Crafar Farms to be appealed in High Court by Michael Fay-led NZ consortium
No need for foreign investment law change following Crafar farms saga, PM Key says; Govt would act if there's a wholesale run on farmland
23rd Apr 12, 7:50am
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No need for foreign investment law change following Crafar farms saga, PM Key says; Govt would act if there's a wholesale run on farmland
Opinion: Good riddance baby boomers; Why the sale of the Crafar Farms to the Chinese serves you right, from generation Y
20th Apr 12, 4:25pm
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Opinion: Good riddance baby boomers; Why the sale of the Crafar Farms to the Chinese serves you right, from generation Y
Shanghai Pengxin outlines its next plans following govt approval to buy the Crafar Farms; Fonterra might stay involved
20th Apr 12, 3:31pm
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Shanghai Pengxin outlines its next plans following govt approval to buy the Crafar Farms; Fonterra might stay involved
BusinessDesk: NZ Diplomats clear Crafar farms Chinese buyer of historic underworld connections
20th Apr 12, 12:10pm
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BusinessDesk: NZ Diplomats clear Crafar farms Chinese buyer of historic underworld connections
Govt Ministers again approve Shanghai Pengxin's purchase of Crafar Farms, following revised Overseas Investment Office recommendation
20th Apr 12, 11:13am
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Govt Ministers again approve Shanghai Pengxin's purchase of Crafar Farms, following revised Overseas Investment Office recommendation
Important to maintain an open and welcoming environment for Asian investment, even in rural land, NZ/Aus business forum says
17th Apr 12, 10:32am
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Important to maintain an open and welcoming environment for Asian investment, even in rural land, NZ/Aus business forum says
Finance Minister English welcomes Chinese move to broaden yuan trading band as 4th-ranked Chinese official visits NZ
16th Apr 12, 5:22pm
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Finance Minister English welcomes Chinese move to broaden yuan trading band as 4th-ranked Chinese official visits NZ
Labour's Shearer says single Aus/NZ economic market deserves a look; Says NZ needs to innovate; Welcomes Asian investment that helps
13th Apr 12, 5:30pm
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Labour's Shearer says single Aus/NZ economic market deserves a look; Says NZ needs to innovate; Welcomes Asian investment that helps
How do we deal with foreign ownership of NZ land? David Mahon suggests allowing Kiwis to sell to a trust, which would on-sell it leasehold to foreigners
10th Apr 12, 10:07am
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How do we deal with foreign ownership of NZ land? David Mahon suggests allowing Kiwis to sell to a trust, which would on-sell it leasehold to foreigners
Government won't appeal High Court ruling ordering Overseas Investment Office to set aside and reconsider Crafar farm sale, PM Key says
12th Mar 12, 4:37pm
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Government won't appeal High Court ruling ordering Overseas Investment Office to set aside and reconsider Crafar farm sale, PM Key says
Opinion: Dear Labour. Please revise and re-submit Shearer's desired Overseas Investment Act changes; Sunday's rush job doesn't look good
12th Mar 12, 12:13pm
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Opinion: Dear Labour. Please revise and re-submit Shearer's desired Overseas Investment Act changes; Sunday's rush job doesn't look good
Overseas applications to buy sensitive land in limbo at OIO after Crafar court ruling; 41 applications for 16,200 hectares may have tighter conditions
7th Mar 12, 8:43am
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Overseas applications to buy sensitive land in limbo at OIO after Crafar court ruling; 41 applications for 16,200 hectares may have tighter conditions
Pending Crafar farms sale to Chinese company Pengxin not hurting National Party support, PM Key says
5th Mar 12, 7:41am
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Pending Crafar farms sale to Chinese company Pengxin not hurting National Party support, PM Key says
Ministers need to fully understand Overseas Investment law before making further decisions on Shanghai Pengxin's Crafar bid, Key says
27th Feb 12, 6:26pm
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Ministers need to fully understand Overseas Investment law before making further decisions on Shanghai Pengxin's Crafar bid, Key says
Would-be Chinese Crafar farms buyer takes aim at rival 'rejected' bid by local Fay-led consortium; 'No-one could hold Fay group to investment promises'
21st Feb 12, 2:35pm
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Would-be Chinese Crafar farms buyer takes aim at rival 'rejected' bid by local Fay-led consortium; 'No-one could hold Fay group to investment promises'