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Dileepa Fonseka
Verified
Senior Correspondent, BusinessDesk
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Politics, crime, theatre
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By Greg Hurrell, Dileepa Fonseka Verified, Denise McNabb Verified| BusinessDesk Verified Pacific Channel sees a viable future for New Zealand’s existing agriculture system, as it invests around a third of its funds into the future of food production.Although focused on the long-term, the company prefers to stay out of transformative technologies such as lab-produced food. That comes from a need to generate returns for its investors in a reasonable timeframe.The Auckland-based venture capital firm wants to drive better on-farm productivity and profitability.
Workplace safety shake-up: Compliance equals protection under new system of Approved Codes of Practice
By Dileepa Fonseka Verified, Pattrick Smellie Verified, Oliver Lewis Verified| BusinessDesk Verified The Government is attempting to put a hard limit on some health and safety liabilities, saying compliance with guidance means obligations have been met. Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden said the Government will change health and safety rules so that if a business complies with approved codes of practice (ACOPs), it will have met its health and safety obligations.
By Greg Hurrell, Dileepa Fonseka Verified, Denise McNabb Verified| BusinessDesk Verified Pacific Channel sees a viable future for New Zealand’s existing agriculture system, as it invests around a third of its funds into the future of food production.Although focused on the long-term, the company prefers to stay out of transformative technologies such as lab-produced food. That comes from a need to generate returns for its investors in a reasonable timeframe.The Auckland-based venture capital firm wants to drive better on-farm productivity and profitability.
Company Info
BusinessDesk
BusinessDesk NZ is a digital news platform based in Wellington, New Zealand, focusing on business, economic, and political news. Since its acquisition by NZME in January 2022, it has operated as an independent subsidiary, providing expert analysis and commentary to both professional and general audiences. The platform aims to deliver essential, trustworthy, and timely news while promoting good governance and ethical decision-making. BusinessDesk NZ offers daily business news, policy analysis, market updates, and opinion pieces, covering areas such as infrastructure, energy, retail, law, property, and public sector developments. It publishes 12 to 20 original stories each day, including breaking news and in-depth features. The platform operates on a subscription model, providing access to all articles for individuals and corporate clients, with options for internal sharing. Its primary audience includes professionals, investors, and policymakers seeking insights into New Zealand's business landscape.
Auckland, New Zealand
+64 800 002 296
Founded: 2008