Quote Originally Posted by Left field View Post
Chinese investors have an eye to the long term, its what their Belt and Road initiative is all about. Whether NZ's water, or our milk, it's all about securing food supply and trade dependancy.

At a micro level it reads as a good deal for Westland farmers..... at a Macro level is it still such a good deal?

For those in doubt about the Chinese long game, check out this. China now has a 99 year lease on Australia's strategic Port of Darwin.
Yes a foot in the door and plenty of time to grease palms change rules, regs etc down the line, another soft takeover jigsaw piece. I really hope it doesn't get past OIO, but all that money is all most can focus on.