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New Zealand Considers Selling Chorus Investment for Funding

10/10/2025

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The New Zealand government is considering selling its Chorus investment to fund other projects.
National Infrastructure Funding and Financing (NIFFCo) will assess feasibility of selling the government's debt and equity securities in Chorus.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis stated that the completion of the ultra-fast broadband initiative removes the need for government ownership of Chorus.

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Story summary

The New Zealand government is considering selling its Chorus investment to fund other projects.
National Infrastructure Funding and Financing (NIFFCo) will assess feasibility of selling the government's debt and equity securities in Chorus.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis stated that the completion of the ultra-fast broadband initiative removes the need for government ownership of Chorus.