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Asset sales

NationalFebruary 4

Genesis Energy float 'sooner than later': PM

The Prime Minister has said the float of Genesis Energy is likely to go ahead sooner rather than later confirming investment industry expectations.
NationalJanuary 13

Asset sales to proceed

The partial sale of Genesis Energy will go ahead as planned, despite a referendum pointing to public disapproval of asset sales.
Asset sales to proceed
Asset sales to proceed
BusinessOctober 24

Meridian float may force Govt's hand

Less money than expected received from the partial sell-down of Meridian Energy may force the Government to rethink its state-owned assets sales programme.
NationalSeptember 30

Referendum won't stop asset sales: Key

Prime Minister John Key says the result of next month's referendum on asset sales will be interesting but won't halt the sale of half stakes in state-owned power companies and Air New Zealand.
Referendum won't stop asset sales: Key
Referendum won't stop asset sales: Key
NationalSeptember 2

Referendum to be held on asset sales

A referendum will be held on asset sales after confirmation that a petition under the Citizens Initiated Referenda Act gained the support of 10 per cent of eligible electors.
EditorialJune 13

The Solid Energy saga

The collapse of state-owned coal producer Solid Energy has been well documented in recent months.
NationalMay 20

Mighty River sale date set

Prime Minister John Key has today confirmed the sale date for Mighty River Power shares.
Mighty River sale date set
Mighty River sale date set
DunedinApril 28

Asset sales can be stopped – Turei

New Zealanders had the power to stop the privatisation of state-owned assets, Dunedin-based MP Metiria Turei told protesters on Saturday.
Asset sales can be stopped – Turei
Asset sales can be stopped – Turei
BusinessApril 2

Govt falls into Rio trap: claim

The Government has fallen into a commercial trap set and sprung by resource giant Rio Tinto during negotiations on electricity contracts for the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter, Labour state-owned enterprises (SOE) spokesman, Clayton Cosgrove, said yesterday.
Govt falls into Rio trap: claim
Govt falls into Rio trap: claim
NationalMarch 11

Referendum won't stop asset sales: English

The Government will push ahead with asset sales regardless of a referendum on the issue, Finance Minister Bill English says.
Referendum won't stop asset sales: English
Referendum won't stop asset sales: English
NationalOctober 22

Ball in Cabinet's court over Mighty River

The High Court's Justice Ronald Young has put the ball in Cabinet's court over the Maori Council's bid to halt the Mighty River Power sale.
BusinessSeptember 7

Complications with asset sale delays

Prime Minister John Key unexpectedly announced this week that the initial public offering of Mighty River Power would not proceed until the second quarter of next year. Business editor Dene Mackenzie looks at the implications.
Complications with asset sale delays
Complications with asset sale delays
NationalSeptember 3

Iwi may go into bat for weaker tribes in asset-sale talks

The powerful Waikato-Tainui iwi may fight on behalf of weaker tribes affected by the Mighty River sale to receive shares on credit until their Treaty claims are settled when the Government consults them on the partial sale of the company.
Iwi may go into bat for weaker tribes in asset-sale talks
Iwi may go into bat for weaker tribes in asset-sale talks
BusinessAugust 28

Asset sales costs keep rising: Greens

Green co-leader Russel Norman wasted no time yesterday delving into Mighty River Power's annual profit announcement to relaunch his criticism about the partial sale process.
Asset sales costs keep rising: Greens
Asset sales costs keep rising: Greens
NationalAugust 4

Iwi rights to continue after asset sales

Iwi that negotiated the right to buy state assets as part of their Treaty settlements will have that right continue under the partial privatisation of state-owned enterprises (SOEs).
Iwi rights to continue after asset sales
Iwi rights to continue after asset sales
NationalJuly 24

Loyalty scheme cost claims farcical: PM

Prime Minister John Key says estimates his loyalty scheme to sweeten state assets sales for investors could cost the taxpayer hundred of millions of dollars are "farcical" and has suggested a $60 million to $80 million bill instead.
Loyalty scheme cost claims farcical: PM
Loyalty scheme cost claims farcical: PM
NationalJuly 22

Kiwis at front of sale queue: Key

Prime Minister John Key has announced how the Government plans to put New Zealanders "at the front of the queue" for buying Mighty River Power shares in the upcoming share float, including bonus shares for long-term investors.
Kiwis at front of sale queue: Key
Kiwis at front of sale queue: Key
NationalJuly 17

Unrest predicted as petition grows and asset-sale moves proceed

Protests and street rallies against state-owned assets sales are likely to re-emerge later this year as the petition opposing the sales gets close to the threshold for a referendum.
Unrest predicted as petition grows and asset-sale moves proceed
Unrest predicted as petition grows and asset-sale moves proceed
NationalJuly 11

Nationwide asset sales protest planned

A nationwide protest has been planned for this weekend in response to the Government's recent legislation to sell the country's state-owned energy companies.
EditorialJune 27

Assets: are they a liability?

The deed has been done. The Mixed Ownership Model Bill has been passed and partial state asset sales can now go ahead.
NationalJune 26

Asset sales protesters gather at Parliament

A small but determined group of protesters gathered on the steps of Parliament in Wellington this afternoon ahead of the expected passing of legislation that will allow the partial sell-off of state assets.
NationalJune 21

Asset sales Bill passes committee stage

The Government's partial assets sales bill passed the committee stage in Parliament this afternoon after being held up yesterday by Opposition delaying tactics and is set to become law early next week.
DunedinJune 18

'Over the moon' as 'Keep Our Assets' protest draws 1000

A protest aimed at protecting New Zealand for future generations attracted about 1000 people in Dunedin on Saturday.
'Over the moon' as 'Keep Our Assets' protest draws 1000
'Over the moon' as 'Keep Our Assets' protest draws 1000
OpinionJune 7

Assets might still be saved

As partial asset sales legislation is "rushed" through Parliament, Labour's Dunedin North MP David Clark decries the policy and the process.
Assets might still be saved
Assets might still be saved
BusinessMay 21

Sale of assets not justified

The Government's financial situation could not be used as justification for a programme of partial state-owned asset sales, Berl chief economist Ganesh Nana said yesterday.
Sale of assets not justified
Sale of assets not justified