Grant Bradley

Auckland

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

Business journalist covering aviation, tourism and energy @nzherald. Views expressed are my own unless I'm relaying those of others.

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The Post

1 month ago | thepost.co.nz | Grant Bradley
Aviation Analysis: Winter is coming

1 month ago | tourismticker.com | Grant Bradley

Aviation Analysis: Winter is coming14th May 2025 By Grant Bradley | [email protected] | @tourismticker Sorry, you do not have authorisation to view this page!If you would like to view the content on this page you will need to be a Tourism Ticker member. Click here for our subscription packages. As a tourism specific news site we work hard to bring you breaking and original content for the industry. We value your support to make this happen!
The hunt for equity: Fast-track ‘real game-changer’ for mining

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Grant Bradley

Snowy River's underground gold mine project at Reefton is targeting gold production by the end of 2026. THREE KEY FACTSGold prices are soaring, attracting big companies to invest in New Zealand’s mineral sector. The Government aims to lift mineral exports to $3 billion by 2035, with new operations underway. Federation Mining’s Reefton project is set to create 250 jobs and contribute $350 million.
Capital Markets: Ruakura joint venture showcases growth of Māori economy

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Grant Bradley

The Ruakura Superhub. Photo / Hamilton City CouncilTainui Group Holdings and Brookfield Asset Management have formed a joint venture to develop the Ruakura Superhub in Hamilton. The partnership aims to create jobs and leverage Tainui’s assets, with a focus on social impact. The Māori economic contribution to the economy has grown from $17 billion in 2018 to $32b in 2023. The timing of a landmark deal between Tainui and global investment giant Brookfield couldn’t have been sweeter.
Capital Markets: New Zealand pushes for renewable investment amid high demand, setbacks

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Grant Bradley

Genesis Energy's Waipipi wind farm in South Taranaki. Photo / Brett Phibbs, PhibbsVisualsTHREE KEY FACTSRenewable energy investment to the tune of $22 billion is needed for infrastructure, with significant M&A activity in renewables. The Government’s prospectus highlights abundant renewable resources and a projected 60% electricity demand increase. The New Zealand Infrastructure Investment Summit in March began the push for investment, with the country promoted as a “smart choice”.
Capital Markets: New Zealand space race rockets ahead

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Grant Bradley

Space Minister Judith Collins speaks at the Space Foundation Space Symposium in the US last year. The space and advanced aviation sectors added over $2.5 billion to the economy last year, supporting 12,000 jobs with 27 companies based here. New Zealand was the first country to establish a private launch range and was the third-most prolific launching country in 2024. New laws will deter foreign interference in the space industry, with penalties for non-compliance.
Aviation Analysis: A reality check for tourism growth

1 month ago | tourismticker.com | Grant Bradley

Aviation Analysis: A reality check for tourism growth13th May 2025 By Grant Bradley | [email protected] | @tourismticker Sorry, you do not have authorisation to view this page!If you would like to view the content on this page you will need to be a Tourism Ticker member. Click here for our subscription packages. As a tourism specific news site we work hard to bring you breaking and original content for the industry. We value your support to make this happen!
Great tries: Lomu saves day spectacularly

2 months ago | nzherald.co.nz | Grant Bradley

Jonah Lomu evades the tackle of Stephen Larkham during the match between Australia v New Zealand for the Bledisloe Cup. Photo / AllsportIt came in the final moments on one of the biggest sporting stages. Jonah Lomu the "rhinoceros in ballet shoes" powered along the touchline to score the winning try against the world champion Australians in front of the biggest crowd in rugby history.
Watercare reveals $13.8b plan for Auckland infrastructure overhaul

Mar 25, 2025 | nzherald.co.nz | Grant Bradley

A new pump station at Watercare’s Māngere Wastewater Treatment Plant takes flow from the Central Interceptor. Watercare is embarking on one of the country’s biggest infrastructure builds as it moves closer to financial independence from Auckland Council. That’s a step that will allow it to refine how it pays for new work costing $3.8 million a day.
Moments of infamy: Meads sent off

Feb 12, 2025 | nzherald.co.nz | Grant Bradley

Colin Meads in action for the All Blacks. Photo / NZ Herald ArchivesWith a comfortable 14-3 victory over Scotland in the bag in 1967 a spur of the moment act resulted in Colin Meads being sent off for dangerous play, just the second All Black to be dismissed in a test at the time. It became front page news around the world and grainy television footage of the incident was replayed repeatedly, drawing mainly sympathy for the big King Country man. The match was not a violent one but had been niggly.