Research & news

06.06.2025

Building resilience in the food and fibre sector

The food and fibre sector is an important driver of economic activity in New Zealand and a significant source of export earnings. It also has the potential to contribute to the government’s growth and export goals. Recent developments in US tariff policy are in the process of redefining global trade relations, creating threats and opportunities for those in the sector. To take best advantage, participants should be looking to diversify into new markets, while simultaneously looking at ways to maximise cost efficiencies.

Market Insights

20.05.2025

Budget 2025 Investment Boost

Last week, the government's Investment Boost announcement provided exciting news for prospective investors in the MyFarm Solar Fund.

The policy allows for a one-time 20% write-down on new assets, enabling businesses to claim both the Investment Boost and a standard depreciation deduction in the year they purchase the asset. This development accelerates the depreciation process, resulting in a larger deduction for the year of purchase.

Sector updates

01.05.2025

EECA and Centre for Sustainable Finance partner to unlock private capital for clean energy

The Centre for Sustainable Finance: Toitū Tahua (CSF) and EECA (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) have, today, announced a strategic partnership to accelerate private investment in New Zealand’s energy transition. This collaboration aims to address barriers to financing renewable energy projects and energy efficiency projects.

Media release

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30.04.2025

New Zealand's Electricity Market and Renewables

The New Zealand electricity market is undergoing significant transformation driven by regulatory shifts, technological advancements, and evolving market dynamics. This latest Market Insight will give you a clear understanding of the market with analysis of key trends, drivers, and outlook, focusing on the growing role of renewable energy sources like solar and wind.

Market Insights

21.01.2025

Podcast - Andrew Watters; what's hot and what's not in Ag investing

Dom talks with MyFarm CEO Andrew Watters about agriculture investments, where to put your money and navigating the trends.

Market Insights

06.09.2024

Term deposit rates are falling: Where now for income investors?

Borrowers received the first glimmer of much-wanted relief when the Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 0.25% to 5.25% at their meeting on 14th August.

The RBNZ had earlier noted that its estimate of the long-term neutral OCR was 2.75%, so the August cut appears to be the start of a much-needed easing cycle likely to run through to late 2025 or early 2026.

This outlook for a cut of 2.75% from the highs of the past year is great news for borrowers but may require a change of strategy for savers.

Market Insights

15.07.2024

Changes in Land Use - A Panel Discussion

E Tipu 2024 hosts panelists Geoff Simmons, Dr Robyn Daynes and Andrew Watters.

"In a time of changing markets, changing regulations and changing global expectations, how can we in Aotearoa ensure we are producing what's demanded, while building local community resilience and the resilience of the land."

Market Insights

10.11.2023

Congratulations Rachel Baker

Congratulations are in order for yet another of our own. Portfolio Manager Rachel Baker has been added to the tidy list of Nuffield New Zealand Farming Scholars within the MyFarm Investments team.

Media release

21.10.2023

'Third wave' land use shift on the way

A third wave of land use change is about to wash through much of rural New Zealand as a combination of economic, demographic and climatic impacts conspire to shift pastoral hill country farming within 10 years.

So says Andrew Watters, founder of MyFarm. Watters said the changes can provide as many opportunities as challenges for farmers, particularly within the lower and central North Island, and he is urging farmers to be curious about what they could gain from them.

Media release