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Riley Kennedy

Riley Kennedy

Verified

Reporter, BusinessDesk

Manawatu-Wanganui, Hamilton, Auckl

Biography

I am a Journalism student at Wintec in Hamilton studying towards the NZ Dip. Journalism in 2020. When I'm not in class I work as an intern at Radio New Zealand. I have a strong interest in regional and rural news.

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Total articles 2300

  • Tourism Holdings and inflation updates drive NZX up

    By Tom Raynel Verified, Riley Kennedy Verified, Rebecca Stevenson Verified| BusinessDesk Verified The New Zealand sharemarket fell today as the reporting season ended, with the market now beholden to ongoing international impacts.The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed up 0.42% or 51.07 points, rising to 12,118.99, with 38 million shares changing hands to the value of $115.1m.The S&P/NZX20 index closed at 7,201.19, up 0.39%, while the S&P/NZX10 index closed at 1,831.27, up 0.27%.There were 78 gainers on the main board and 54 decliners.Tourism woesThe story of the day was with Tourism Holdings (THL),...

    By Tom Raynel Verified, Riley Kennedy Verified, Rebecca Stevenson Verified · BusinessDesk

    Apr. 17, 2025

  • Fonterra says potential Mainland buyers may soon tap regulators for pre-approval

    By Riley Kennedy Verified| BusinessDesk Verified Fonterra Co-operative Group says it is now at the stage of its consumer divestment, where some potential purchasers may be seeking regulatory approvals.The co-op named Anne Templeman-Jones on Thursday afternoon as chair-elect of the audit and risk committee for Mainland Group, if it were spun and listed.It is running a dual-track process, pursuing both a trade sale and initial public offering (IPO), of the business which includes all of its operations in Australia and Sri...

    By Riley Kennedy Verified · BusinessDesk

    Apr. 17, 2025

  • Tourism Holdings and inflation updates drive NZX up

    By Tom Raynel Verified, Riley Kennedy Verified, Rebecca Stevenson Verified| BusinessDesk Verified The New Zealand sharemarket fell today as the reporting season ended, with the market now beholden to ongoing international impacts.The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed up 0.42% or 51.07 points, rising to 12,118.99, with 38 million shares changing hands to the value of $115.1m.The S&P/NZX20 index closed at 7,201.19, up 0.39%, while the S&P/NZX10 index closed at 1,831.27, up 0.27%.There were 78 gainers on the main board and 54 decliners.Tourism woesThe story of the day was with Tourism Holdings (THL),...

    By Tom Raynel Verified, Riley Kennedy Verified, Rebecca Stevenson Verified · BusinessDesk

    Apr. 17, 2025

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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