Many Fonterra dairy farmers are planning to invest their upcoming capital return back into their farms.

The dairy co-op's been given the green light by regulators to sell its consumer brands to France dairy giant Lactalis for $4.22 billion.

Farmers will get back two-dollars a share, possibly by the middle of next month.

Fonterra Co-operative Council Chair John Stevenson told Mike Hosking that farmers will be trying to make the most of the money they receive.

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Many Fonterra dairy farmers are planning to invest their upcoming capital return back into their farms.
The dairy co-op's been given the green light by regulators to sell its consumer brands to France dairy giant Lactalis for $4.22 billion.
Farmers will get back two-dollars a share, possibly by the middle of next month.
Fonterra Co-operative Council Chair John Stevenson told Mike Hosking that farmers will be trying to make the most of the money they receive.
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John Stevenson: Fonterra Co-operative Council Chair says farmers are planning investments after Fonterra sale

The Government is actively monitoring the impact international fuel prices are having on the price we're being asked to pay at the pump. 

Crude oil prices have topped US$100 a barrel for the first time in three years, and our petrol prices surged another 14 cents in the weekend. 

Finance Minister Nicola Willis told Mike Hosking that they’re conscious that the price at the pump impacts not only most New Zealanders, but also freight costs and other costs across the economy. 

But she says they need to understand what the bigger picture looks like before they overreact, as any money they throw at the problem is money they will need to borrow.  

“We need to be prudent about New Zealand’s fiscal position.” 

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The Government is actively monitoring the impact international fuel prices are having on the price we're being asked to pay at the pump.&nbsp;
Crude oil prices have topped US$100 a barrel for the first time in three years, and our petrol prices surged another 14 cents in the weekend.&nbsp;
Finance Minister Nicola Willis told Mike Hosking that they&rsquo;re conscious that the price at the pump impacts not only most New Zealanders, but also freight costs and other costs across the economy.&nbsp;
But she says they need to understand what the bigger picture looks like before they overreact, as any money they throw at the problem is money they will need to borrow. &nbsp;
&ldquo;We need to be prudent about New Zealand&rsquo;s fiscal position.&rdquo;&nbsp;
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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on fuel prices

Garth Bray joins Ryan with today's business update thanks to Forsyth Barr.

Garth Bray joins Ryan with today's business update thanks to Forsyth Barr.

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Some positive signs from international markets overnight. 

American and European markets tumbled on Friday due to ongoing concerns about the Middle East conflict. 

Asia-Pacific markets followed suit yesterday, with the NZX 50 dropping 3.1%. 

Craigs Investment Partners Investment Director Mark Lister told Mike Hosking trading overnight has been more subdued. 

He says oil prices got up to about $120 a barrel and are now back in the 90s, and the US, UK, and Europe markets are down again, but only slightly. 

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Some positive signs from international markets overnight.&nbsp;
American and European markets tumbled on Friday due to ongoing concerns about the Middle East conflict.&nbsp;
Asia-Pacific markets followed suit yesterday, with the NZX 50 dropping 3.1%.&nbsp;
Craigs Investment Partners Investment Director Mark Lister told Mike Hosking trading overnight has been more subdued.&nbsp;
He says oil prices got up to about $120 a barrel and are now back in the 90s, and the US, UK, and Europe markets are down again, but only slightly.&nbsp;
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John Stevenson: Fonterra Co-operative Council Chair says farmers are planning investments after Fonterra sale

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