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Let's be more direct about investment

It’s not exactly clear why there is so much nervousness about overseas interests buying something like the Auckland port. It’s not like they can take the port with them. Read more

Insights Newsletter
22 May, 2020

Policy Point: FDI: Unjustified Urgency

On 14 May, the Government introduced an Overseas Investment (Urgent Measures) Amendment Bill to the House and held its first reading on the same day. It had such little regard for public consultation the deadline for submissions was set for 4 pm on Monday, 18 May – giving submitters only two full working days. Read more

Dr Bryce Wilkinson
Policy Point
18 May, 2020

Media Release: No reason for rushing ‘urgent’ OIA changes through Parliament

Wellington, 18 May 2020 - More time for scrutiny of the proposed changes to the Overseas Investment Act is needed, particularly when thousands of Kiwi businesses teeter on the edge of bankruptcy. The Government tabled the Overseas Investment (Urgent Measures) Amendment Bill last Thursday for its first reading on the same day. Read more

Media Release
18 May, 2020

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