17 Feb 2026

Business commentator Nicholas Pointon

From Nine To Noon, 11:05 am on 17 February 2026

Early financial reports indicate corporate New Zealand remains in robust health, with companies like Skellerup and A2 Milk showing strength as markets look toward Wednesday’s Monetary Policy Meeting for the new governor's strategic direction.

Meanwhile, fractional residential property schemes continue to gain traction despite two Australian mining firms remaining stalled in fast-track regulatory limbo.

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