Vector, the Auckland lines company, says falling electricity consumption will cost it up to $80 million because of the way it’s regulated, according to chief executive Simon Mackenzie. The lines company’s electricity and gas distribution business is regulated by the Commerce Commission, and the regulator’s forecasting doesn’t recognise declining electricity consumption trends, Mackenzie told shareholders in Auckland. That has translated to a …

Recent issues of Orion Health Group shares to private investors provide clues to the issue price in its upcoming initial public offer, The Auckland developer of software systems for patient health management this week confirmed it would raise between $120 million to $150 million through floating on the NZX and ASX late next month.  A prospectus and investment statement are expected out …

A long-awaited free trade agreement between New Zealand and South Korea appears close to being inked following talks in Seoul last week. Officials concluded the ninth round of talks on Friday. Comments by both New Zealand and Korean diplomatic sources suggest the deal is imminent, with people close to the talks saying there were no “thorny issues” outstanding, with both sides in “substantial agreement”. …