Category: Media Release

NZSA and Simplicity call for change at Fletcher Building

Date Released:  June 20th 2022 Tap/Click here to download pdf version The NZ Shareholders’ Association and KiwiSaver default provider Simplicity have written to the Fletcher Building Board, following our meeting held late last week. We have asked for: • the resignation of the Chair• All Board members to put themselves for re-election at the company’s upcoming…
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We’ll miss you, Brian

Date Released:  May 17th 2022 Tap/Click here to download pdf version The New Zealand Shareholders’ Association (NZSA) was sad to hear of the passing of Brian Gaynor yesterday. Brian was a staunch supporter of NZSA, with a focus on ‘doing the right thing’ as it related to the rights of shareholders – values that resonate…
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It’s not the 1970’s any more

Date Released:  May 5th 2022 Tap/Click here to download pdf version The New Zealand Shareholders’ Association (NZSA) has observed the recent commentary made by DGL Group majority owner and Chief Executive Simon Henry, in relation to the role of Nadia Lim in the My Food Bag (MFB) initial public offering. The commentary provided by Mr.…
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New Zealand Shareholders’ Association announces winners of 2022 Beacon Awards

Date Released:  February 28th 2022 Tap/Click here to download pdf version The New Zealand Shareholders’ Association congratulates Fiona Oliver, Anne Urlwin, Phillip Strachan and Geoff Swier as the winners of the 2021 NZSA ‘Beacon’ Award, announced at a virtual Awards ceremony earlier this evening. The basis of the Award was for their actions in their…
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QEX Logistics de-listing “inevitable but disappointing” says NZ Shareholders’ Association

Date Released:  February 25th 2022 Tap/Click here to download pdf version The NZ Shareholders’ Association understands the rationale behind the decision of NZ RegCo in choosing to de-list QEX Logistics (QEX) from the NZ Stock Exchange. QEX Logistics shares have been suspended for nearly 12 months as the company continues to not comply with stock…
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New Zealand Shareholders’ Association’s 2021 Business Journalism Awards

Date Released:  December 9th 2021 Tap/Click here to download pdf version Over 60 outstanding business news, features and commentary entries certainly left our three judges with a challenge for the fourth annual NZ Business Journalism Awards! Proudly hosted by the New Zealand Shareholders’ Association (NZSA) and generously supported by Simplicity, the awards showcase the best…
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Shareholder Activism makes a difference at New Talisman Gold Mines

Date Released:  September 29th 2021 Tap/Click here to download pdf version The NZ Shareholders Association (NZSA) is satisfied with the outcome of today’s shareholder votes in relation to New Talisman Gold Mines (NZX: NTL). NZSA has supported retail shareholders to ensure that their concerns are heard by the NTL Board and to advocate for governance…
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NZSA Supports Governance Changes at New Talisman Gold Mines

Date Released:  August 12th 2021 Tap/Click here to download pdf version The NZ Shareholders Association (NZSA) has been working with concerned shareholders of New Talisman Gold Mines (NZX: NTL) for some time in relation to the conduct of its CEO, Matthew Hill, the current governance of the company and ongoing performance issues. This has included…
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QEX Logistics de-listing the worst possible outcome for shareholders

Date Released: April 23rd 2021 Tap/Click here to download pdf version The NZ Shareholders’ Association will vote proxies against the de-listing of QEX Logistics (QEX) in any upcoming vote of shareholders. NZSA believes that the future of the company is best decided within the transparency provided by a public listing and the accountability provided by…
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