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Fletcher Building secures $60m for local cement production in NZ

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The Fletcher Building Ltd (ASX: FBU) share price is in focus today after the company announced a government-backed funding agreement to secure New Zealand’s only domestic cement manufacturing until at least 2040. Golden Bay Cement, part of Fletcher Building, will receive up to $60 million from the New Zealand Government to continue operations and invest in decarbonisation.

What did Fletcher Building report?

  • Golden Bay Cement to get up to $60 million in government support for its Northland plant
  • Commitment to continue cement production until at least 2040
  • Planned investment of at least $150 million at the Northland facility through to 2040
  • Supports domestic supply of around 60% of New Zealand’s cement
  • Agreement aims to address the carbon cost gap versus imported cement

What else do investors need to know?

The arrangement is a one-off government response to ensure domestic cement supply and national infrastructure resilience. Without this support, rising costs—especially from carbon emissions—could have forced Golden Bay Cement to close and shift to imports by 2030.

The agreement also ensures Golden Bay Cement will keep investing in upgrades and alternative fuels, which have already reduced reliance on fossil fuels. The plant directly employs more than 150 people and underpins over 600 jobs across the Whangārei district.

What did Fletcher Building management say?

Andrew Reding, Fletcher Building Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, said:

Domestic cement production matters for New Zealand’s resilience as much as for its economics. An onshore source reduces exposure to shipping disruption, supply shocks and price volatility, an increasingly important consideration as global supply chains become more unpredictable. Golden Bay Cement directly employs more than 150 people and supports a further 450 jobs across the Whangārei district, underpinning our ability to build homes, hospitals, roads and infrastructure with locally sourced materials.

What’s next for Fletcher Building?

With this funding agreement, Fletcher Building will phase in at least $150 million of investment at Golden Bay Cement’s Northland plant up to 2040. The focus will be on operational resilience, modernisation, and decarbonisation, with all planned investments subject to Fletcher Building’s usual approval processes.

The company’s commitment secures local cement manufacturing, aiming for a lower-carbon operation compared to imports and supporting New Zealand’s building sector.

Fletcher Building share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Fletcher Building shares have risen 13%, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO), which has risen 1% over the same period.

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