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Mon 10 Aug 2026 02:12:27am

MARKET MOVEMENTS

Mon 10 Aug 2026 02:12:27am

MARKET MOVEMENTS

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Shoeshine

Why the monumental mess at the FMA matters

ANALYSIS: At a time when many want serious discussions about the country’s capital markets, the market regulator is grappling with cultural concerns.

Hamish McNicol Mon, 10 Aug 2026

Shoeshine

Why the monumental mess at the FMA matters

ANALYSIS: At a time when many want serious discussions about the country’s capital markets, the market regulator is grappling with cultural concerns.

Hamish McNicol Mon, 10 Aug 2026

Ferrier lines up partial takeover of Bremworth

The wool industry advocate has signed lock-up deeds with 13 shareholders which, if executed, would see him increase his stake to between 50-55% in the carpet maker.

Investment

Ferrier lines up partial takeover of Bremworth

The wool industry advocate has signed lock-up deeds with 13 shareholders which, if executed, would see him increase his stake to between 50-55% in the carpet maker.

Nicholas Pointon Mon, 10 Aug 2026

General Business

Miller FMA conflicts ‘considered manageable’: Commerce Minister

Concerns were raised about possible conflicts of interest with former chair Craig Stobo, who held onto other governance roles following his appointment.

General Business

Miller FMA conflicts ‘considered manageable’: Commerce Minister

Concerns were raised about possible conflicts of interest with former chair Craig Stobo, who held onto other governance roles following his appointment.

Hamish McNicol Mon, 10 Aug 2026

General Business

Jarden Securities posts lift in annual profit despite revenue dip

Investment bank was hit by significant personnel departures to rival bank Barrenjoey after balance date.

General Business

Jarden Securities posts lift in annual profit despite revenue dip

Investment bank was hit by significant personnel departures to rival bank Barrenjoey after balance date.

Will Mace Mon, 10 Aug 2026

Quick Takes

Lodestone Energy’s solar farm gets fast-track approval

Lodestone Energy Ltd’s proposal to build a solar farm in Canterbury has been approved under the fast-track process. It is the first solar farm to get fast-track approval, after Lodestone lodged its application last September. It means the company can proceed with plans to build Haldon Solar Farm near Lake Benmore, 14 kilometres southeast of Twizel.
Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop said it was expected to generate 370 GWh of renewable energy a year, enough to power about 45,000 households.
He said seven renewable energy projects had now been approved under the fast-track process and together they would generate 770 megawatts of energy, more than 5% of New Zealand’s current electricity generation.
Overall, 29 projects have now been approved by fast-track expert panels, with 18 more currently being considered by panels.

ComCom to put Watercare under microscope

The Commerce Commission will independently test Watercare’s new investment plans for the Auckland region.
Commission chair Dr John Small said his agency would scrutinise the plans in the best interests of locals and consumers.
“As both Watercare’s Crown monitor and the economic regulator of water services, the Commission will fully scrutinise the expanded investment programme to assess whether it is appropriately prioritised, represents efficient expenditure, and delivers long-term benefits for Aucklanders.
“Watercare’s announcement provides an indication of the investments it intends to put forward. We will rigorously assess those proposals once they are formally submitted to ensure they deliver lasting benefits for Aucklanders and represent value for consumers, who ultimately pay for these investments through their water charges,” Small said.
The Commerce Commission’s Crown monitor role is specific to Watercare and separate from its other water regulation work.

Mon 10 Aug 2026 02:11:57am

MARKET MOVEMENTS

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SFO seeking three people who may have information about $5m fraud

Investment

Treasury announces another asset writedown

General Business

NZ Build claims ‘business as usual’, despite liquidation

Investment

Contact Energy reports record profit

Your Business

Taking a bite out of the supermarket duopoly

Investment

My Food Bag chair resigns, replaced by former Warehouse boss

Shoeshine

Why the monumental mess at the FMA matters

Investment

My Food Bag chair resigns, replaced by former Warehouse boss

Investment

Ferrier lines up partial takeover of Bremworth

Your Business

Taking a bite out of the supermarket duopoly

General Business

NZ Build claims ‘business as usual’, despite liquidation

Investment

Contact Energy reports record profit

Property

Eden Park kicks off $10m ‘goalpost’ hospitality in latest revamp

Politics

New Zealand First’s mission to make NZ great again

General Business

MBIE appoints KC to probe FMA culture

Politics

Opportunity lays out plan to borrow more for infrastructure

Politics

Labour sets target for small business government contracts

Edwards on Politics

PM appeasing the coalition, and business

Contact, Vital, under scrutiny, RBA expected to sit tight

‘Big chunks’ of Vital Healthcare stock could be coming to market as Northwest starts offloading its holding.

Morning Brew

Contact earnings loom as US jobs data cools rate hike bets

Iran is digging in over Strait of Hormuz deal.

Politics

Labour sets target for small business government contracts

It would also divide big projects into smaller chunks to make it easier for small businesses to tender.

Politics

National pitches ‘energised team’ with no surprises party list

Christopher Luxon says "we've got the balance right".

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Rich List

Featured Rich Lister: Guy Haddleton

Despite the medicinal company he backed, Helius Therapeutics, going into voluntary administration last year, Haddleton’s doing better with his other investments,

Politically Speaking

Apology, MMP referendum, small businesses and ignoring retailers

ANALYSIS: By the end of the week, Christopher Luxon appeared to be promising a referendum on MMP.

Politically Speaking

Apology, MMP referendum, small businesses and ignoring retailers

ANALYSIS: By the end of the week, Christopher Luxon appeared to be promising a referendum on MMP.

NBR Focus

Property plunge: Why it might be time for shares to shine

ANALYSIS: In the final of our five-part series, we examine whether the property market’s woes could prove to be a boon for capital markets.

NBR Focus

Property plunge: Why it might be time for shares to shine

ANALYSIS: In the final of our five-part series, we examine whether the property market’s woes could prove to be a boon for capital markets.

Property

Cooper and Co reworks $350m Britomart Central grand design

The ‘black box’ Pavilions site will be removed as early as November, with construction scheduled from about January, developer says.

Property

Cooper and Co reworks $350m Britomart Central grand design

The ‘black box’ Pavilions site will be removed as early as November, with construction scheduled from about January, developer says.

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