| Decision | Consent granted Section 13(1)(b) Overseas Investment Act 2005 |
|---|---|
| Decision maker | Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand |
| Decision date | 24 October 2025 |
| Pathway | Significant business assets only |
| Investment | Establishment of a business to develop, construct and operate wind turbines for electricity generation |
| Consideration | The cost of establishing the wind farm business in New Zealand will exceed $100 million and is likely to be significantly higher. |
| Applicant | Yinson Renewables Pte. Ltd. Malaysia 86% Various 14% |
| Background | The Applicant is ultimately owned by Malaysian energy infrastructure company Yinson Holdings Berhad. It plans to establish a wind farm business in New Zealand, initially through the development of six wind farms with a proposed combined capacity of 900MW. Consent was granted as the Applicant has met the investor test criterion. The Minister of Finance has decided that the investment is not contrary to New Zealand’s national interest. |
| More information | Brigid McArthur Greenwood Roche (Auckland) P O Box 106006 Auckland |