Latest New Zealand Market News

Contact Energy's May 2026 report reveals increased mass market electricity and gas sales alongside reduced generation costs and robust hydro storage levels. The company continues to invest heavily in renewable projects amid mixed wholesale price trends.

CleanSpace Holdings has achieved a major regulatory milestone with European EN 12941 certification for its new AGILE loose-fitting PAPR, positioning the company for growth in its largest market and preparing for imminent Australian approval.

Heartland Group Holdings has agreed to acquire TSB Bank for NZD 620 million, merging the two into a challenger bank with $18 billion in assets and expected 20% EPS accretion.

Intelligent Monitoring Group (ASX:IMB) has finalized its A$37 million purchase of Wormald NZ and Red Wolf, expanding its New Zealand footprint and projecting a 20.9% accretion in earnings per share.

Ventia Services Group has landed a NZD 125 million contract to maintain and renew roads for New Zealand's Far North District Council, marking a significant expansion of its infrastructure services footprint.

Bremworth Limited reiterates confidence in its Floorscape acquisition scheme despite ongoing regulatory uncertainty, signalling readiness to explore alternatives if the New Zealand Commerce Commission declines clearance.

Solvar Limited has renewed its on-market share buy-back for 12 months, signalling ongoing capital management amid evolving market conditions.

Radius Residential Care has syndicated its bank debt, boosting facility limits by NZD 30 million and cutting financing costs by 65 basis points to support its growth plans, including a new care home acquisition and development projects.

Fletcher Building has cleared a major hurdle in its divestment strategy, with the sale of its Construction Division to VINCI Construction now unconditional and the purchase price rising to about $334 million.

Humm Group reported a 5.1% rise in average assets under management to $5.4 billion in 3Q26, despite lower loan originations and ongoing corporate irregular costs. Credit quality remains stable as the company navigates macroeconomic headwinds and strategic product transitions.

Temple & Webster has delivered its most profitable April ever with EBITDA hitting around $2.5 million, setting the stage for a near doubling of earnings in FY27 despite weak consumer confidence.

Inghams Group has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to stabilise operations, optimise assets, and grow value, reaffirming FY26 EBITDA guidance between $180 million and $200 million amid ongoing cost pressures.