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    NZ officials weighing up whether to approve merger of two major global companies

    New Zealand officials are weighing up whether to approve the merger of two major global companies

    3 March 2026
    Kimberley-Clark has agreed to pay more than eighty-billion New Zealand dollars to buy Kenvue.

    Kimberley-Clark makes products like Kleenex tissues, Huggies nappies, and U by Kotex tampons and pads.

    Kenvue owns brands like Aveeno and Neutrogena skincare, Band-Aid bandages, and Stayfree and Carefree tampons and pads.

    The Commerce Commission is assessing whether to allow the merger - if Kimberley-Clark sells off Stayfree and Carefree.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity


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