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NZME delivered a notable turnaround in the first half of 2026, doubling operating profit and cutting net debt by $13.9 million, led by strong audio revenue and digital expansion despite a challenging economic backdrop.

Lifestyle Communities reported a transformative FY26 with a sharp rebound in new home sales, substantial debt reduction, and record homeowner satisfaction, despite ongoing market headwinds and regulatory uncertainty.

Schaffer Corporation reported a modest 8.6% decline in net profit for FY26 to $22.2 million, with a rebound in Automotive Leather offset by a loss at Delta and strong gains from its South Connect Jandakot property development.

Tian An Australia Limited posted a significant half-year loss of $3.9 million for June 2026, reversing prior profits as revenue plunged 86% due to lower sales at The Henley, Enfield. The company continues development across multiple residential projects while supported by a $230 million interest-free loan facility.

Millennium & Copthorne Hotels New Zealand (NZX:MCK) reported a 12% revenue increase and a 58% rise in profit before tax for the first half of 2026, driven by hotel refurbishments and growing room availability despite softer property sales.

PGG Wrightson posted a robust FY26 with $1.1 billion revenue and a 46% jump in net profit, driven by strong livestock prices and strategic acquisitions.

CDL Investments New Zealand reported a modest profit decline for the first half of 2026, reflecting ongoing residential market challenges, while securing a $20 million credit facility to support future development.

REA Group Ltd (ASX:REA) posted a robust FY26 with revenue up 7% to A$1.793 billion and core net profit rising 15% to A$682 million, supported by record audience engagement and strategic AI investments.

PEXA faces a proposed 20% cut in regulated ELNO service fees, risking a $70 million revenue reduction over a year. The company urges a phased approach to mitigate business impact as IPART opens public consultation.

CDL Investments New Zealand (NZX: CDI) has secured Fast-track referral approval for its Middle Road residential development in Havelock North, paving the way for up to 350 new homes and reinforcing its Hawke’s Bay growth pipeline.

Goodman NZ (NZX:GNZ) posted a 126% jump in statutory profit to $248 million for FY26, underpinned by strong property revaluations and leasing gains. The group completed its corporatisation and stapling, launched a property funds management platform, and progressed a development pipeline exceeding $1 billion.

Stockland has confirmed an estimated distribution of 16.2 cents per security for the second half of FY26, keeping full-year guidance steady at 25.2 cents, while suspending its Distribution Reinvestment Plan for this period.