Foreign ownership of farm land
Some large tracts of farming land are changing hands in the Wakatipu basin. Guy Trafford reviews how two major parcels are on different tracks, and the risks that come with changes on this unique land
27th Nov 20, 9:36am
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Some large tracts of farming land are changing hands in the Wakatipu basin. Guy Trafford reviews how two major parcels are on different tracks, and the risks that come with changes on this unique land
All purchases of rural land over 5ha (except forestry blocks) will be subject to Overseas Investment Office assessment
29th Nov 17, 9:39am
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All purchases of rural land over 5ha (except forestry blocks) will be subject to Overseas Investment Office assessment
Bell Gully assess how the “substantial and identifiable” test will likely be applied in future cases, especially for rural land
19th Sep 15, 7:59am
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Bell Gully assess how the “substantial and identifiable” test will likely be applied in future cases, especially for rural land
Federated Farmers calls for an audit of overseas investment approvals and a register of foreign ownership of land, supporting Labour's Stuart Nash
10th Jan 15, 8:15am
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Federated Farmers calls for an audit of overseas investment approvals and a register of foreign ownership of land, supporting Labour's Stuart Nash
Anders Crofoot says the current politics, cultish popularity and the nasty undercurrent today may have turned him away from investing and settling here
22nd Aug 14, 3:58pm
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Anders Crofoot says the current politics, cultish popularity and the nasty undercurrent today may have turned him away from investing and settling here
Allan Barber reviews the complex issues surrounding 'foreign ownership' of rural businesses, points to ANZCO as an example of how it can work to advantage NZ
20th Aug 14, 7:46pm
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Allan Barber reviews the complex issues surrounding 'foreign ownership' of rural businesses, points to ANZCO as an example of how it can work to advantage NZ
Bernard Hickey says capital flows from China into NZ are still only a trickle. The relaxation of capital controls in China and arrival of Chinese banks may turn this into a flood
10th Aug 14, 7:30am
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Bernard Hickey says capital flows from China into NZ are still only a trickle. The relaxation of capital controls in China and arrival of Chinese banks may turn this into a flood
Foreign-owned Soho Properties creates a 53,000 ha land protection agreement in iconic Central Otago Lakes area
6th Aug 14, 5:28pm
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Foreign-owned Soho Properties creates a 53,000 ha land protection agreement in iconic Central Otago Lakes area
Allan Barber reviews the final chapter in the Crafar Farms saga now that Shanghai Pengxin has succeeded. He looks at the positives. Your view?
22nd Oct 12, 10:17am
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Allan Barber reviews the final chapter in the Crafar Farms saga now that Shanghai Pengxin has succeeded. He looks at the positives. Your view?
Allan Barber wonders how rural exports could grow to meet official targets if Labour backs the Greens anti-foreigner investment policies. Your view?
30th Aug 12, 9:12am
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Allan Barber wonders how rural exports could grow to meet official targets if Labour backs the Greens anti-foreigner investment policies. Your view?
Allan Barber reviews the Crafar dairy farm sale and suggests some improvements to the OIA criteria. Your view?
9th Aug 12, 5:00pm
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Allan Barber reviews the Crafar dairy farm sale and suggests some improvements to the OIA criteria. Your view?
Bronwyn Howell highlights the important legal principles on which the Crafar Farms case depended, and why they are important
9th Jul 12, 2:07pm
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Bronwyn Howell highlights the important legal principles on which the Crafar Farms case depended, and why they are important
Opinion: Allan Barber surveys the starkly varying opinions about who should own our working dairy assets
13th Feb 12, 10:54am
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Opinion: Allan Barber surveys the starkly varying opinions about who should own our working dairy assets
BusinessDesk: "At 1 percent [foreign ownership of farmland], I don’t think we have a substantial issue": PM Key
25th Jan 12, 7:32pm
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BusinessDesk: "At 1 percent [foreign ownership of farmland], I don’t think we have a substantial issue": PM Key