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New Zealand Government Considers Diluting Kiwibank Ownership Amid Rising Expenses

11/7/2025

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The New Zealand Government plans to dilute Kiwibank ownership by inviting up to $500 million in private capital.
The National Party weighs Kiwibank's stock exchange listing, with Act pushing for its complete sale.
Treasury's Investment Statement notes state assets total $571 billion and liabilities $380 billion.
The Investment Statement urges regular reassessment of underperforming assets to boost public value.
Treasury warns rising expenses may reduce the Crown's net worth.

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The New Zealand Government plans to dilute Kiwibank ownership by inviting up to $500 million in private capital.
The National Party weighs Kiwibank's stock exchange listing, with Act pushing for its complete sale.
Treasury's Investment Statement notes state assets total $571 billion and liabilities $380 billion.
The Investment Statement urges regular reassessment of underperforming assets to boost public value.
Treasury warns rising expenses may reduce the Crown's net worth.