Privatisation
Transport Minister Michael Wood has put his entire political career in jeopardy over a handful of Auckland Airport shares purchased two decades ago
7th Jun 23, 7:51pm
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Transport Minister Michael Wood has put his entire political career in jeopardy over a handful of Auckland Airport shares purchased two decades ago
NZ Super Fund points out that Auckland Mayoral candidate John Tamihere's proposal to sell 49% of Watercare would require Government approval
4th Sep 19, 3:18pm
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NZ Super Fund points out that Auckland Mayoral candidate John Tamihere's proposal to sell 49% of Watercare would require Government approval
The Auckland Council's dividends from the Ports of Auckland will be seriously cut according to new projections
15th Aug 19, 3:41pm
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The Auckland Council's dividends from the Ports of Auckland will be seriously cut according to new projections
Auckland mayoral candidate John Tamihere calls for the sale of 49% of Watercare with the money raised used to clean up the city's beaches
2nd Jul 19, 3:30pm
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Auckland mayoral candidate John Tamihere calls for the sale of 49% of Watercare with the money raised used to clean up the city's beaches
Mayoral candidate John Tamihere says Auckland Council needs to sell the Ports of Auckland's business operations
14th May 19, 10:00am
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Mayoral candidate John Tamihere says Auckland Council needs to sell the Ports of Auckland's business operations
The Opposition says a new report painting a positive picture of government asset sell downs between 2011 & 2014 shows the current government should be more open to alternative funding avenues
22nd Aug 18, 2:40pm
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The Opposition says a new report painting a positive picture of government asset sell downs between 2011 & 2014 shows the current government should be more open to alternative funding avenues
Siah Hwee Ang outlines some of the challenges arising from plans to revamp Chinese state owned enterprises
28th Sep 15, 2:29pm
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Siah Hwee Ang outlines some of the challenges arising from plans to revamp Chinese state owned enterprises
The NZ Initiative's Rose Patterson argues that critical thinking is needed on the claim that early childhood education quality issues are due to the increase in private provision of ECE
4th May 15, 9:48am
The NZ Initiative's Rose Patterson argues that critical thinking is needed on the claim that early childhood education quality issues are due to the increase in private provision of ECE
Almost a year after the last (official) state asset sale, David Hargreaves has a look at how the investors - and the taxpayers - have fared
25th Feb 15, 3:40pm
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Almost a year after the last (official) state asset sale, David Hargreaves has a look at how the investors - and the taxpayers - have fared
Shares in the last of the SOE partial privatisations, Genesis Energy have the best debut of the lot
17th Apr 14, 1:18pm
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Shares in the last of the SOE partial privatisations, Genesis Energy have the best debut of the lot
Green Party co-leader says five independent reports all show the Genesis Energy shares are being sold for less than they are worth
31st Mar 14, 4:39pm
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Green Party co-leader says five independent reports all show the Genesis Energy shares are being sold for less than they are worth
'Positive feedback' encourages Government to sell 49% of Genesis rather than 30% as had been stated as a possibility
26th Mar 14, 1:01pm
'Positive feedback' encourages Government to sell 49% of Genesis rather than 30% as had been stated as a possibility
Genesis Energy share float launched; may raise anywhere between $400 mln and $800 mln; Govt may fall short of targets
13th Mar 14, 3:20pm
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Genesis Energy share float launched; may raise anywhere between $400 mln and $800 mln; Govt may fall short of targets
Big increase in number of Genesis Energy shares suggests move to make price palatable to general public
11th Mar 14, 3:25pm
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Big increase in number of Genesis Energy shares suggests move to make price palatable to general public
Dave Grimmond wants us to think about the higher risks we face when the Crown owns commercial businesses, and whether that helps the efficiency of our economy
9th Apr 13, 10:46am
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Dave Grimmond wants us to think about the higher risks we face when the Crown owns commercial businesses, and whether that helps the efficiency of our economy
Mighty River Power offers shares at NZ$2.35-NZ$2.80/share; retail investors to receive 1 loyalty share for every 25 held for 2 yrs
5th Apr 13, 12:34pm
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Mighty River Power offers shares at NZ$2.35-NZ$2.80/share; retail investors to receive 1 loyalty share for every 25 held for 2 yrs
"Very complex web" of issues for partial state asset sales to be revealed Monday afternoon, PM Key says; 'And other actions to flow from that'
3rd Sep 12, 7:55am
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"Very complex web" of issues for partial state asset sales to be revealed Monday afternoon, PM Key says; 'And other actions to flow from that'
PM Key still hopes for Mighty River Power float before Christmas; Says govt getting legal advice on Waitangi Tribunal warning, will respond early next week
27th Aug 12, 7:37am
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PM Key still hopes for Mighty River Power float before Christmas; Says govt getting legal advice on Waitangi Tribunal warning, will respond early next week
State-owned telecoms infrastructure company Kordia not for sale, SOE Minister Ryall says, following AFR report saying investment banks asked to pitch for sales process
6th Aug 12, 10:10am
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State-owned telecoms infrastructure company Kordia not for sale, SOE Minister Ryall says, following AFR report saying investment banks asked to pitch for sales process
Govt announces loyalty bonus for Kiwis buying Mighty River Power shares; Key says to change investment psyche of NZers away from housing
23rd Jul 12, 7:52am
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Govt announces loyalty bonus for Kiwis buying Mighty River Power shares; Key says to change investment psyche of NZers away from housing
Law allowing for partial sale of SOEs Mighty River Power, Genesis Energy, Meridian Energy, Solid Energy passed in Parliament
26th Jun 12, 5:06pm
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Law allowing for partial sale of SOEs Mighty River Power, Genesis Energy, Meridian Energy, Solid Energy passed in Parliament
BusinessDesk: Key urges 'grown-up conversation' on Christchurch asset sales - 'Mums and Dads do it every day'
21st May 12, 5:34pm
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BusinessDesk: Key urges 'grown-up conversation' on Christchurch asset sales - 'Mums and Dads do it every day'
Government launches website for New Zealand residents with details of energy SOEs set to be partially privatised
3rd May 12, 12:44pm
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Government launches website for New Zealand residents with details of energy SOEs set to be partially privatised
BusinessDesk: Solid Energy could float subsidiaries to skirt Crown shareholding cap
5th Apr 12, 1:53pm
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BusinessDesk: Solid Energy could float subsidiaries to skirt Crown shareholding cap
'You can't just jack up prices because you've become partially privately owned,' Meridian CEO says
29th Mar 12, 12:55pm
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'You can't just jack up prices because you've become partially privately owned,' Meridian CEO says