Grant Bradley

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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!

1 day 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.

1 day 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.

1 day 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”.

1 day 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.