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PM John Key says government happy to see NZ$ fall, but it remains over-valued; Officials looking into concerns about standards around baby formula exports to China
10th Jun 13, 5:07pm
PM John Key says government happy to see NZ$ fall, but it remains over-valued; Officials looking into concerns about standards around baby formula exports to China
English says drought 'will peg back GDP growth, but we don't know how much yet'; says will also make it 'bit harder' for Govt to make surplus in 2014/15
12th Mar 13, 2:28pm
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English says drought 'will peg back GDP growth, but we don't know how much yet'; says will also make it 'bit harder' for Govt to make surplus in 2014/15
Bruce Wills says the high dollar is why we need policy reform to help exporters become as competitive as they can be. Your view?
7th Mar 13, 11:28am
Bruce Wills says the high dollar is why we need policy reform to help exporters become as competitive as they can be. Your view?
Bruce Wills says fiscal policy settings are to blame for the high dollar because the productive economy isn’t driving it up; it is government policy and spending choices. Your view?
3rd Mar 13, 11:09am
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Bruce Wills says fiscal policy settings are to blame for the high dollar because the productive economy isn’t driving it up; it is government policy and spending choices. Your view?
NZ milk formula exporter says industry in crisis mode after DCD scare prompts Chinese claims that NZ milk is 'toxic' and 'poisonous'
4th Feb 13, 3:56pm
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NZ milk formula exporter says industry in crisis mode after DCD scare prompts Chinese claims that NZ milk is 'toxic' and 'poisonous'
It is official; the last full dairy season was the strongest on record says Dairy NZ with many factors contributing to the performance
26th Nov 12, 10:34am
It is official; the last full dairy season was the strongest on record says Dairy NZ with many factors contributing to the performance
Land and Water Forum issues its final Report to Government on the tools and approaches required to manage and develop NZ's fresh water resources
16th Nov 12, 12:29pm
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Land and Water Forum issues its final Report to Government on the tools and approaches required to manage and develop NZ's fresh water resources
RBNZ warns dairy debt now more dangerous than before 2008; says 64% of debt in farms that would be losing money with payout at NZ$5kg
7th Nov 12, 10:39am
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RBNZ warns dairy debt now more dangerous than before 2008; says 64% of debt in farms that would be losing money with payout at NZ$5kg
Bruce Wills says he has had better weeks because of two disappointing rural issues. Your view?
8th Sep 12, 11:47am
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Bruce Wills says he has had better weeks because of two disappointing rural issues. Your view?
Fonterra cuts forecast milk payout range by 30c/kg to NZ$5.65-5.75/kg before retentions, mostly due to strong NZ$
28th Aug 12, 12:46pm
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Fonterra cuts forecast milk payout range by 30c/kg to NZ$5.65-5.75/kg before retentions, mostly due to strong NZ$
Large corporates, foreign farm owners often realise they have to 'live it and love it' to make any money, Finance Minister English says; Thinks owner-operator still the way
14th Aug 12, 8:44am
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Large corporates, foreign farm owners often realise they have to 'live it and love it' to make any money, Finance Minister English says; Thinks owner-operator still the way
John Wilson to take over as new Fonterra chairman when incumbent Sir Henry van der Heyden stands down
26th Jul 12, 11:41am
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John Wilson to take over as new Fonterra chairman when incumbent Sir Henry van der Heyden stands down
Govt to leave agriculture out of Emissions Trading Scheme until at least 2015, Climate Change Minister Groser says
2nd Jul 12, 3:42pm
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Govt to leave agriculture out of Emissions Trading Scheme until at least 2015, Climate Change Minister Groser says
Bernard Hickey live-blogs from Fonterra's Trading Among Farmer vote in Hamilton. Your view?
25th Jun 12, 11:21am
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Bernard Hickey live-blogs from Fonterra's Trading Among Farmer vote in Hamilton. Your view?
Lachlan McKenzie and Henry van der Heyden debate the pros and cons of Fonterra's Trading Among Farmers proposal ahead of Monday's vote. Your view?
22nd Jun 12, 1:05pm
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Lachlan McKenzie and Henry van der Heyden debate the pros and cons of Fonterra's Trading Among Farmers proposal ahead of Monday's vote. Your view?
A 'no' vote on Trading Among Farmers would see Fonterra 'lose window of opportunity to grow returns and lose control of own destiny,' CEO Theo Spierings says
19th Jun 12, 12:47pm
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A 'no' vote on Trading Among Farmers would see Fonterra 'lose window of opportunity to grow returns and lose control of own destiny,' CEO Theo Spierings says
Fonterra Shareholders' Council chair Simon Couper resigns due to "lack of comfort" with parts of Trading Among Farmers
24th May 12, 4:09pm
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Fonterra Shareholders' Council chair Simon Couper resigns due to "lack of comfort" with parts of Trading Among Farmers
Opinion: Bernard Hickey says the High Court ruling against the Crafar Farms sale may be just the intervention NZ Inc needs to confont its addiction to foreign debt and asset sales
16th Feb 12, 7:09am
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Opinion: Bernard Hickey says the High Court ruling against the Crafar Farms sale may be just the intervention NZ Inc needs to confont its addiction to foreign debt and asset sales
Fonterra announces trial of milk for schools programme in 110 Northland schools with 14,000 children
16th Dec 11, 11:45am
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Fonterra announces trial of milk for schools programme in 110 Northland schools with 14,000 children
Fonterra cuts forecast farmgate milk price for 2011/12 by 45c/kg to NZ$6.30/kg and leaves distributable profit forecast at 40-50c/share
25th Oct 11, 5:25pm
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Fonterra cuts forecast farmgate milk price for 2011/12 by 45c/kg to NZ$6.30/kg and leaves distributable profit forecast at 40-50c/share
Fonterra's new CEO says he will review milk prices and costs for NZ consumers
28th Sep 11, 1:14pm
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Fonterra's new CEO says he will review milk prices and costs for NZ consumers
Fonterra cash payout for 2010/11 set at NZ$7.90/kg, up 24% from year ago, but forecast to fall to around NZ$7.05/kg in 2011/12 year
22nd Sep 11, 10:42am
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Fonterra cash payout for 2010/11 set at NZ$7.90/kg, up 24% from year ago, but forecast to fall to around NZ$7.05/kg in 2011/12 year
Fay-led consortium lifts Crafar Farms bid to NZ$171.5 mln, but receivers say they're sticking with higher Pengxin bid
20th Sep 11, 6:08pm
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Fay-led consortium lifts Crafar Farms bid to NZ$171.5 mln, but receivers say they're sticking with higher Pengxin bid
BusinessDesk: Fonterra dairy product prices fall 1.4% to lowest level since November 2010
7th Sep 11, 8:04am
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BusinessDesk: Fonterra dairy product prices fall 1.4% to lowest level since November 2010
BusinessDesk: Fonterra whey concentrate JV with UK’s First Milk avoids Europe’s import duties
6th Sep 11, 12:02pm
BusinessDesk: Fonterra whey concentrate JV with UK’s First Milk avoids Europe’s import duties