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New Zealand is an island nation in the south-western Pacific Ocean, comprising two main landmasses—the North Island and the South Island—and more than 700 smaller islands. The capital is Wellington, while Auckland is the largest city. The country has a population of about five-million people and operates as a parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy within the Commonwealth. New Zealand's economy is advanced and market-oriented, with key sectors including agriculture, horticulture, forestry, fishing, tourism and manufacturing. The country is a major exporter of dairy products, meat, wool, wine and kiwifruit, with primary industries playing a significant role in trade. The currency is the New Zealand dollar. New Zealand is a member of regional and international organisations including the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and the United Nations. The nation has strong trade and investment links with Australia, China, the US and other Asia-Pacific economies. New Zealand was among the last major landmasses settled by humans, with Māori arriving from Polynesia between 1250 and 1300, followed by European contact in the seventeenth century and British colonisation from the early nineteenth century, leading to the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 and full independence in the twentieth century.

New Zealand News


Rua Gold submits fast-track application for New Zealand project
Rua Gold submits fast-track application for New Zealand project
6th November 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-listed Rua Gold has submitted a substantive application under New Zealand's Fast-track Approvals Act for the Auld Creek gold/antimony project, in the Reefton Goldfield, on the South Island of... 


The Gamsberg project
Aveng returns to operating profit, appoints new CEO as focus remains on restoring fundamentals
24th August 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Aveng has reported revenue of A$2.3-billion, or R26.4-billion, for the year ended June 30, which was 12.4% lower than the prior year, reflecting the anticipated softening of... 


LOCOMOTIVE DELIVERY: Private railways company Traxtion has taken delivery of the first eight of 46 Wabtec C28 locomotives it is buying from KiwiRail in New Zealand for R1.8-billion. The shipment through the Port of Durban this month is the first of four planned shipments over the next two years. The procurement comes as South Africa undertakes market reforms aimed at increasing private sector participation in freight rail.
LOCOMOTIVE DELIVERY:
14th August 2026

Private railways company Traxtion has taken delivery of the first eight of 46 Wabtec C28 locomotives it is buying from KiwiRail in New Zealand for R1.8-billion. The shipment through the Port of... 


Matahio NZ Onshore operation in New Zealand
New Zealand grants new energy mining permit in the Taranaki Basin
13th August 2026 By: Reuters

New Zealand's centre-right coalition government on Thursday granted a new energy mining permit in the onshore Taranaki region, an oil-and-gas-rich area on the country's North Island, saying it... 


ASX screens
Miners lead Australian stocks to record highs on signs of easing Iran tensions
5th August 2026 By: Reuters

Australian shares opened at a record high on Wednesday, led by miners, as hopes grew for an imminent end to the five-month-long Iran war. The S&P/ASX 200 index rose as much as 0.7% to a record... 


Drill rig
New Zealand grants first offshore petroleum permit since reversing exploration ban
29th July 2026 By: Reuters

New Zealand's centre-right coalition government on Wednesday granted its first petroleum exploration permit since reversing a ban on offshore exploration imposed by former Prime Minister Jacinda... 


Offshore oil rig
New Zealand gas exploration interest picks up after years in doldrums
20th July 2026 By: Reuters

Seven oil and gas players are racing to secure offshore exploration rights in New Zealand ahead of a national election that could lead to a ban on new permits, as the country's major parties battle... 


WMS mineral sands in New Zealand
New Zealand backs two minerals projects with up to NZ$50 million
6th July 2026 By: Reuters

New Zealand will provide up to NZ$50-million ($31-million) to two West Coast projects that expand processing capacity for critical minerals used in advanced manufacturing and clean-energy... 


Cook Islands manganese nodules on seabed
US envoy says Cook Islands minerals are a top priority
3rd July 2026 By: Reuters

The new US ambassador to New Zealand and several Pacific island nations said on Friday that securing Cook Islands seabed minerals was a top priority, and that China's push for influence in the... 


Waihi gold mine, in New Zealand
‘Pure’ New Zealand chases gold as record prices burnish allure
23rd June 2026 By: Reuters

New Zealand is fast-tracking gold projects and courting mining investors as soaring bullion prices revive a sector long in decline, testing the country's "100% Pure" brand as the government looks... 


Image of the Atlas Copco X-Air 900-20 portable air compressor
Air compressors for tough drilling applications
12th June 2026

Atlas Copco has expanded its DrillAir portfolio of portable air compressors with the launch of a solution designed for demanding drilling applications in Africa, Australia and New Zealand, Central... 


Standard Bank Mozambique CEO Bernardo Aparício
Standard Bank outlines macroeconomic spinoffs from $30bn Rovuma LNG project
8th June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Standard Bank has published a bullish macroeconomic assessment of the giant Rovuma liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in northern Mozambique, which has been described as the largest commercial... 


Prominent Hill silver mine, in Australia
Australia shares climb to near one-month high as miners rally
3rd June 2026 By: Reuters

Australian shares rose to a near one-month high on Wednesday, underpinned by commodity stocks, after mining giant BHP hit a record high, while a slower-than-expected economic growth reaffirmed... 


Seabed
American exploration majors merge to form $1bn deep-sea mining company
9th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

American Ocean Minerals Corporation (AOMC) has announced it will merge with Nasdaq-listed Odyssey Marine Exploration to create one of the largest US-controlled critical mineral and rare earths... 


Image of a bar of gold
Bendigo-Ophir gold project, New Zealand – update
3rd April 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Australian mining company Santana Minerals has secured building slots with heavy equipment supplier Komatsu New Zealand for a full mining fleet at the project.  


Santana mobilises fleet for Bendigo-Ophir project
31st March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

New Zealand-focused Santana has secured building slots with heavy equipment supplier Komatsu New Zealand for a full mining fleet at the Bendigo-Ophir gold project. The fleet agreement, valued at... 


The Gamsberg mine
Aveng narrows basic interim loss to A$1.5m
24th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Infrastructure and contract mining group Aveng has reported higher gross earnings of A$69.4-million for the six months ended December 31, compared with the prior half-year's gross earnings of... 


A stack of gold bars
Bendigo-Ophir gold project, New Zealand – update
6th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Santana Minerals has secured access over council roading assets necessary to allow for Bendigo-Ophir to proceed, subject to receipt of Fast-track Approvals Act consent. 


Santana finalises council access deal for Bendigo-Ophir gold project
2nd February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed developer Santana has concluded its long-running land access arrangements under the Crown Minerals Act with the Central Otago District Council (CODC), securing access over council... 


South African nitrogen fixation fertiliser manufacturer eyes the global stage
30th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

Custom Chemistry has managed to acquire 3% of the South African agricultural nitrogen fertiliser market in the past three years, says MD and chief scientist Gerhard Vermaak. “Our early-life... 


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