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Friday 18 September 2026

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Dairy and meat bolster top three – ASB economic scoreboard 18th September 2026 /

Dairy and meat bolster top three – ASB economic scoreboard

Strong dairy and meat markets bolstered the top three place getters in ASB’s latest measure of New Zealand’s regional economy, with Fonterra’s payout the cherry on top.


Ag, retail, hospo bear brunt of Straits closure – ASB 25th May 2026 / /

Ag, retail, hospo bear brunt of Straits closure – ASB

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Four food firms piloting $20m export debt capital fund 5th June 2024 /

Four food firms piloting $20m export debt capital fund

The first four food companies have been selected to take part in a $20m debt capital fund pilot run by ASB designed to support the scale-up of up to 30 aspiring food & fibre export companies.


ASB invests $1m in Pāmu partnership to drive sustainability 29th May 2024 /

ASB invests $1m in Pāmu partnership to drive sustainability

Pāmu and ASB have launched the Sustainable Progress Initiatives to accelerate projects with social and environmental benefits for New Zealand’s agricultural sector.


Productivity reset needed to help combat inflation – ASB 16th May 2024 /

Productivity reset needed to help combat inflation – ASB

New Zealand’s low productivity is a likely factor behind its sustained high inflation, according to ASB.


Food on the turn – ASB 18th March 2024 /

Food on the turn – ASB

The first quarter of 2024 has put some lustre back in New Zealand’s agricultural sector, according to ASB, however, it warned that the rising tide in commodity markets is not lifting all boats.


ASB launches NZ food, fibre export initiative 3rd October 2023 /

ASB launches NZ food, fibre export initiative

ASB has launched a new programme to accelerate the export growth of established high-potential food and fibre businesses, through access to debt capital alongside advice, connections and expertise.


Low export demand, high import prices look set to continue – ASB 3rd August 2022 /

Low export demand, high import prices look set to continue – ASB

After a strong initial recovery from the effects of Covid-19 in 2021, New Zealand is likely to feel the impact of slowing global trade well into 2023, according to ASB.


Labour shortage “likely to last years” – ASB 5th August 2021 /

Labour shortage “likely to last years” – ASB

New Zealand’s closed border is putting additional strain on the country’s labour market with ASB warning the impacts could last several years.


Primary sector economies take top spots – ASB regional rankings 30th March 2021 /

Primary sector economies take top spots – ASB regional rankings

The bank described the December 2020 quarter results as a tale of two islands as the north continued to outperform the south.