Overseas Investment Office News

15 September 2009:

New Ministerial Directive Letter issued

The Minister of Finance has issued a new Directive letter to the Overseas Investment Office (OIO). more...

6 August 2009:

New Overseas Investment Office fees set

The fees charged by the Overseas Investment Office to assess overseas investment applications are to increase, with effect from 3 September 2009. more...

24 July 2009:

Government simplifies overseas investment

The Government has simplified overseas investment rules to make it easier for local firms to access scarce global funds, Finance Minister Bill English says [links to Beehive website].

9 July 2009:

Amendments to Overseas Investment Regulations

Regulation 33 of the Overseas Investment Regulations 2005 has been amended, with effect from today. more...

23 June 2009:

New & improved OIO section now live

A new and improved Overseas Investment Office (OIO) section of the LINZ website was launched this week, following work to improve usability. more...

24 April 2009:

New Designation and Delegation Letter

The Minister of Finance and the Minister for Land Information have issued a new Designation and Delegation letter to the Overseas Investment Office (OIO). more...

17 March 2009:

Government to simplify foreign investment rules

The government is reviewing overseas investment rules to make foreign investment in New Zealand simpler and more attractive, while at the same time protecting sensitive land, assets and resources. more...

17 December 2008:

Purchase of NZ Steel business assets declined

Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings Ltd’s proposed acquisition of the business assets of New Zealand Steel Mining Ltd, a subsidiary of BlueScope Steel Ltd, has been declined. more...

16 July 2008:

Consent granted for sale of Vector's Wellington network

Finance Minister Michael Cullen has given Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings Limited and Hongkong Electric Holdings Limited consent to acquire Vector's Wellington network. more...

27 May 2008:

Decision on Nutritek Overseas Pte Ltd's bid to increase its shareholding in New Zealand Dairies Ltd

The Finance Minister, Michael Cullen and the Minister for Land Information, David Parker, have given Nutritek consent to increase its shareholding in New Zealand Dairies Limited. more...

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