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Doing
more of 
what 
matters

Z Energy Annual Report 2018

We’re doing more of  
what matters today,  
as we build capability  
for what will matter  
in the future.

Contents

Our year in review 

Chair’s report 

CEO’s report 

Year at a glance 

About Z 

About Z 

The board 

Executive team 

Business model 

Supply chain 

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Creating value 

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Creating value 

Customer 

People 

Business 

Future 

Our stands 

Governance 

Financials 

Appendices 

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We’ve created an interactive annual report this year.  
For the best reading experience, go to z.co.nz/AR18

Our year in review

About Z

Value creation

Financials

Appendices

Chair’s report

CEO’s report

Year at a glance

Our year
in review

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Our year in review

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Value creation

Financials

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Chair’s report

CEO’s report

Year at a glance

Kia ora and 
welcome to 
our annual 
report for 
2018

Z’s goal is to be a safe and successful  
customer-centric organisation with an increasingly 
productive fuels business at its core. Mindful of 
our changing context, we are making important 
decisions now that will enable us to continue to 
achieve this goal well into the future.

We seek to deliver strong earnings growth 
by focusing on increasing the efficiency of 
our operations and exploiting the best of the 
opportunities we have to improve our customer 
experience, increase our capability to use data,  
and optimise our supply chain scale. 

We are already in action in all of these areas.  
The work to bring all our fuels terminals under 
our direct control, for example, will be completed 
before the end of this year. This will allow us to 
more effectively manage our supply chain and 
reduce overheads. 

In all our activities, we will continue to manage 
our capital wisely by recycling invested funds and 
reducing debt from our strong cash flows. Our 
confidence in our future performance has allowed 
us to review our distribution policy and indicate to 
our shareholders a significantly higher dividend 
flow from a growing business in the years to come.

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This report sets out our performance and 
achievements this year, and explains more about 
our Strategy 3.0 and the option-rich future we 
want to explore over the longer term.

We continue to improve our annual reporting

Last year, we produced our first fully integrated 
annual report. Following the  Framework*, we 
were able to clearly explain how we create value 
over time and provide greater transparency on 
every aspect of our activity. 

We remain committed to  because we know 
an increasing number of investors and other 
stakeholders are interested in how we create 
long-term sustainable value. 

We also follow the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) 
Framework and have prepared this report in line 
with the GRI Standards: Core option. 

This year, we’ve changed the way we report on 
remuneration and corporate governance to increase 
the clarity of reporting and the transparency of 
how we operate. We’re also reporting against the 
United Nations SDG goals for the first time.

*This year’s report is guided by the principles of the  Framework and focuses on 
the six  capitals: human, intellectual, natural, manufactured, social, and financial.  
Visit www.theiirc.org for more information on integrated reporting.

Our year in review

About Z

Value creation

Financials

Appendices

Chair’s report

CEO’s report

Year at a glance

 The board and 
executive have worked 
closely in developing 
our strategy.

I would like to acknowledge all of the board 
for their support in preparing and presenting 
this integrated annual report. They have all 
demonstrated a strong commitment to ensuring 
the clarity and integrity of our reporting.

Integrated thinking drives our strategy 

Over the year, the board and executive have 
worked closely in developing our strategy. 
As thought partners, we share insights, question 
assumptions, and challenge each other’s thinking, 
leading to more innovative solutions. 

The three separate but related areas we worked on 
were Strategy 3.0, which considers the business 
up to 2021; the What is Next framework, which 
takes us beyond that time into the future; and Z’s 
capital allocation strategy.

The board seeks to be transparent in our 
communications with shareholders, and we listen 
to what they tell us. We showed this in our work 
on capital management, by listening to the views 
of a range of shareholders, and reflecting their 
feedback in our new dividend policy. 

The board strives to continually add value

Z’s directors have a genuine desire to continue 
developing their capabilities as individuals and 
as a group. We have adopted several techniques 
to foster this process. As an example, after each 
board or committee meeting, we take time to 
review how the meeting went. Were we effective? 
Was our contribution and collective output of good 
quality? We then consider how we could improve. 

As part of the process to constantly improve, the 
board and individual directors are subject to regular 
external and peer reviews. We make sure that we act 
on all of the recommendations from our reviewers.

As well as our regular board and committee 
meetings, directors also took part in a diverse 
range of activities (see page 72) this year. 

Of particular interest was the first session of 
Unconscious Bias training at Z. The exercise on 
understanding our own particular privilege brought 
home to us the origins of unconscious bias – how 
our individual experiences and how we see the 
world affects our approach to decision-making. 

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 Directors took 
part in a diverse range 
of activities.

Becoming increasingly aware of and more sensitive 
to this type of innate bias is an important part 
of building effective teams and generating true 
diversity in our company. The board wants to lead 
the way on unconscious bias and so we opted to 
be the first to receive the training now being rolled 
out across the business. 

Around our board table we have a strong mix 
of skills and experience that support the core 
business. Our intention is to align the board’s 
skills with the changing needs of our strategy. 
We will continue to recruit new directors with the 
appropriate skills to support the business as it is 
today, and for the transition we know must come. 

Recognition of our people and capability

All of the board wish to acknowledge the work of 
CEO Mike Bennetts and the executive team. Every 
year brings its challenges and one of this year’s more 
memorable events was the disruption to Auckland’s 
fuel supply due to pipeline damage. This required a 
significant response from across the company. 

Our leaders and teams did well in very difficult 
circumstances to establish alternative supply routes 
and manage the competing demands for service.

We’re committed to full disclosure 

We’re confident that we can continue to deliver 
improved financial returns while living up to 
our values and commitments. We’re a company 
committed to full disclosure. At Z, we call it ‘being 
straight up’ and ‘sharing everything’.

This is our report dated 2 May 2018 for the 
financial year to 31 March 2018. 

Peter Griffiths 
Chair, Z Energy

Mark Cross 
Chair, Audit and Risk Committee

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Our year in review

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Doing more 
of what 
matters

we’re headed, we can take sensible steps along the 
way, no matter how the landscape changes.

Preparing for the future

We’ve got the hydrocarbon-related assets we 
need for a strategic advantage. Now we’re 
investing in capability – customer experience, 
digital transformation, innovation, brand, and 
organisational development. These capabilities 
will support us in building a more productive 
core business this side of 2021 and will drive our 
choices for what is next beyond 2021. 

The opportunity for us is to create something 
that’s really good for our shareholders and all our 
other stakeholders. We’re looking at how we will 
transition from fossil fuels to a low-carbon future 
and how we can sensibly extend our brand and 
capabilities to adjacent opportunities. 

 We’ve got the assets 

we need. Now we’re 
investing in capability. 

Kia ora te whānau o Z Energy.

Z is focused on building a more productive core 
business as we explore what the future looks like in a 
world that’s increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, 
and ambiguous – what we call a VUCA world.

We recognise that our future is more about being 
capability-led, rather than asset- or investment-led 
as we have been for the last 8 years. It’s less about 
what we’ve got and more about how we do things. 

We’re working to improve our capability and to 
make sure everything we do works well so that 
our customers can get on with doing what they 
need to do.

Using a compass rather than a map

It used to be that companies could come up with 
a map for the future and say, ‘Here’s where we 
are today, and in 5 years’ time we want to be over 
there’. The future was reasonably predictable then. 
You can’t do that anymore. You can’t even do it for 
2 years, let alone 10. 

That’s why at Z, our future direction now depends 
on strategy that operates like a compass. By being 
agile and flexible, without losing sight of where 

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 That means that  
we can also return more 
in dividends to our 
investors. 

Experimenting with future-focused innovation

Strengthening what Z stands for

Our four stands are the foundations of the 
business and support our aspirations in diversity 
and inclusion; community; health and safety; and 
environmental sustainability.

We’ve woven our four stands together so that 
they are mutually reinforcing. Together, they drive 
innovation and create value for our people, our 
communities, and all of Aotearoa New Zealand.

We’ve embedded diversity and inclusion into our 
people policies, processes, and practices. Doing so 
enabled us to be certified with the Rainbow Tick 
this year. We’ve also set a target to achieve 50/50 
gender balance at all employee levels by 2020 – 
from senior executives through to frontline teams. 

We’re recycling capital from assets we no longer 
need so that we can experiment with new options 
for our customers. Any growth investments in our 
core business are funded from divestment proceeds 
rather than free cash flow. That means we can also 
return more in dividends to our investors, while 
paying down debt. 

There’s a healthy tension for us between being 
more rigorous and thorough in how we do things 
and being agile and super-responsive to our 
customers’ changing needs.

We’re experimenting with an investment in a 
Wellington-based start-up called Mevo, the world’s 
first climate-positive, on-demand vehicle company. 
That investment is allowing us to explore what 
car sharing using electric vehicles has to offer in 
the future.

Many of our retail customers have now had  
the opportunity to use Fastlane, a new way of  
paying that makes refuelling faster and easier.  
We didn’t wait until Fastlane was perfect.  
Instead, we openly trialled an early version of it  
to get feedback directly from our customers.

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Our year in review

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Year at a glance

 Our stand on  
health and safety has 
seen us achieve the 
international OHSAS 
18001 standard. 

We’ve refreshed and expanded our stand on 
community, as evidenced by more hardship grants 
from the Z Foundation and more healthy food and 
beverage options being offered in our stores. We 
provided more training opportunities for our retail 
staff and more support for our communities. And 
we’ve included environmental groups for the first 
time in our Good in the Hood programme. 

We’re working to develop a generative safety 
culture by 2020. Our stand on health and safety 
has seen us achieve the international OHSAS 
18001 standard. We’re also on track to be one of 
the first companies in the world to gain the brand 
new ISO 45001 standard.

Environmentally, we’ve set a minimum energy 
standard for shipping to make our supply chain 
more energy efficient. We advocated for the 
Climate Change Commission and hosted thousands 
of people in Wellington and Auckland to see  
Al Gore’s film, An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth  
to Power. 

Opportunities to improve our  
systems and processes

During the third quarter, we experienced some 
operational failures and shortfalls that had adverse 
impacts on our customers. There was the highly 
visible outage of the refinery to Auckland pipeline, 
and some other errors. We acknowledge these 
events made life and business tougher for our 
customers than it should have been. 

For all of that, we sincerely apologise. We’ve 
learnt from it and taken actions. We responded to 
these issues with reviews akin to those typically 
conducted for a workplace fatality. That is how 
seriously we have taken our poor operational 
performance during that time.

On a more positive note, in November we went 
live with our upgraded transaction processing 
and management information (ERP) system. This 
upgrade means fewer errors, improved response 
times, and better reliability for our customers. 

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 Our underlying profit 
was towards the top end 
of expectations. 

Based on external advice, we also identified 
some opportunities to improve by upgrading Z’s 
cyber security. As a result, we’ve implemented 
the top four security controls recommended 
by the National Cyber Security Centre and the 
Australasian Signals Directorate. 

We fully achieved our financial  
objectives for the year

Across our balanced scorecard – health and safety, 
customer satisfaction, operations, and strategy 
– we have achieved most of what we set out to 
do and excelled in a couple of areas. As a result, 
the board assessed our performance as ‘meeting 
expectations’.

Of particular interest to our shareholders, Z has 
delivered historical cost net profit after tax of  
$263 million and RC EBITDAF of $449 million, 
towards the top end of guidance. We have 
delivered $39 million of synergy benefits from the 
Caltex deal. 

We met our 3-year debt-reduction target 1 year 
early as we continue to reduce debt from the 
Caltex deal. We also managed to extend the tenure 
on a good portion of our debt, giving further 
confidence to the strength of our balance sheet. 

A final word

I would like to thank all of those people who 
have supported us during the past year – our 
employees, shareholders, business partners, and 
suppliers alike. I never take any of that support for 
granted. 

I appreciate all of the feedback and advice I 
receive for how Z can be a better company and 
fulfil our purpose of solving what matters for a 
moving world.

Nō reira, kia ora koutou.

The first year of Strategy 3.0 delivered annualised 
EBITDAF benefits of $5m – a good start towards 
our promise of $30–35 million of annual earnings 
growth within the next 3 years. 

Mike Bennetts 
CEO, Z Energy

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2017

$243m

$176m

$423m*

29.3 cents

2018

$263m

$205m

Historical cost net profit 
after tax (net profit)

Replacement cost net profit 
after tax

$449m

Replacement cost EBITDAF 
profit
*   excluding transition expenses and 

reclassification of associated income

32.3 cents

Total dividend per share

3,795 million litres

55.3m

$174m

4,145 million  

litres

Total fuel volume  
(retail and commercial) 

56.9m

Total transactions on 
Z-branded retail sites

$173m

Taxes paid to the IRD

100 %

100%

Health, safety, security, and 
environment actions close-
out rate

44 cents

51 cents

4.6 cents

$77m

4.9 cents

$91m

Capital expenditure

Replacement cost net profit 
after tax per share

Replacement cost  
net profit after tax per litre

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Z is for New Zealand

Our purpose is simply to solve what matters for 
a moving world. We aim to bring that purpose to 
life for our customers, all our stakeholders, and for 
New Zealand. 

Z supplies fuel to retail customers and large 
commercial customers 

Z owns pipelines, terminals, and bulk storage 
terminal infrastructure around the country. 

Z is a publicly listed company on the New Zealand 
and Australian stock exchanges, with around 8,875 
shareholders and 7,509 bondholders. 

Our ambition is to be a world-class Kiwi company. 
We’ve spoken about this ambition since day one of 
Z’s existence, back in 2010. 

From one end of New Zealand to the other, 
we supply fuel to retail customers and large 
commercial customers including airlines, trucking 
companies, mines, shipping companies, and 
vehicle fleet operators. We also provide bitumen 
and lubricants to industry. 

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Z has increased its scale and scope

Our values are reflected in everything we do

In 2016, Z purchased the shares of Chevron  
New Zealand and is now the wholesale fuel 
supplier to the network of Caltex-branded service 
stations. The Caltex retail network of 139 stations 
remains independently owned and operated, with 
the retailers setting their own retail fuel prices. 

Our values are reinforced throughout all of our 
people processes, from how we recruit people to 
how we develop our employee value proposition. 
See z.co.nz/about-z/who-is-z-energy/the-z-why/

These are the values we’re committed to.

•  Share everything 

•  Have the passion

•  Be bold

•  Be straight up

•  Back our people

Z directly employs around 460 people and 
indirectly employs around 2,000 people through 
the Z retail network of 204 service stations. 

Across both Z and Caltex retail sites, we have 
around 90 million customer interactions a year. 
We have a network of 156 truck stops and 
sell around 45 percent of New Zealand’s total 
transport fuel. We own a 15 percent stake in 
New Zealand’s refinery at Marsden Point and we 
operate terminals in six New Zealand ports.

We’re a member of three loyalty schemes: Fly Buys, 
Air New Zealand Airpoints, and AA Smartfuel. 
We own a 25 percent stake in Loyalty New Zealand, 
famous for its Fly Buys programme.

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Meet our board
We constantly reflect on our performance and look for ways to improve 

1. Alan Dunn

2. Abigail Foote

3. Mark Cross

4. Stephen Reindler

5. Peter Griffiths

6. Julia Raue

1

2

4

3

5

6

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Alan Dunn, Director
CMInstD

Mark Cross, Director
BBS, CA, CMInstD

Peter Griffiths, Chair
BSc (Hons), CMInstD

Alan is an experienced corporate leader. He was 
CEO and Chair of McDonald’s Restaurants New 
Zealand before moving to Chicago to become 
Vice President of Operations. He later became 
Regional Vice President in the Nordic region, and 
Managing Director of McDonald’s Sweden. Alan’s 
professional director career started in 2009 and 
he is currently on the boards of NZ Post, Burger 
Fuel, and several local government entities as well 
as small private companies.

Mark is a professional director with experience 
in listed and early-stage growth companies and 
institutional investment funds, following 20 years’ 
international experience in investment banking. 
Mark is the Chair of Milford Asset Management 
and SIL/MFL Superannuation Funds, and a director 
of Genesis Energy, Chorus, Argosy Property, and 
other private companies in which he is an investor. 
Mark is a member of Chartered Accountants 
Australia and New Zealand and a Chartered 
Member of the Institute of Directors.

Peter is a professional director and international 
oil-industry veteran. Until 2009, Peter was 
Managing Director of BP New Zealand. He 
previously served on the boards of The New 
Zealand Refining Company, Liquigas, New Zealand 
Oil and Gas, Energy Direct, Wanganui Gas, 
and Bitumix. In addition to a range of personal 
interests, Peter is a director of Metro Performance 
Glass.

Abigail Foote, Director
LLB (Hons), BCA, CMInstD, INFINZ (cert)

Stephen Reindler, Director
BE (Hons), AMP, FEngNZ, CFInstD

Julia Raue, Director
GAICD, CMInstD

Abby is a professional director with experience in 
publicly listed and Crown companies. Trained as 
a lawyer, she has worked in corporate, treasury, 
and legal roles for over 20 years. Abby is a former 
director of Transpower New Zealand, and currently 
serves on the boards of Livestock Improvement 
Corporation, TVNZ, Sanford Limited, and Museum 
of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

Stephen is a professional director and mechanical 
engineer with experience in engineering-related 
industries, large infrastructure, and workplace 
health and safety. He holds several directorships, 
including with Meridian Energy Limited, Steel 
and Tube Holdings Ltd, Waste Disposal Services, 
Broome International Airport, Yachting NZ, 
and WorkSafe New Zealand. He is a Fellow of 
Engineering New Zealand and a Chartered Fellow 
of the Institute of Directors.

Julia is a professional director with 26 years’ 
experience in customer experience, innovation, 
technology, business transformation, and strategic 
planning. She was the Chief Information Officer 
at Air New Zealand for 8 years, and has held 
management positions in local government, 
telecommunications, and not-for-profit 
organisations. Julia is a director of TVNZ, The 
Warehouse Group, Jade Software, and Southern 
Cross Health Society.

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Meet our executive team
We work closely together in an integrated way

1. Mike Bennetts

2. Debra Blackett

3. David Binnie

4. Nicolas Williams

5. Lindis Jones

6. Helen Sedcole

7. Julian Hughes

8. Meredith Ussher

9. Mark Forsyth

10. Chris Day

11. Jane Anthony

4

5

7

9

6

11

1

8

10

3

2

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Mike Bennetts  |  CEO

Lindis Jones  |  GM, Corporate

Mark Forsyth  |  GM, Retail

“I’m committed to our work on bringing digital, 
innovation, and productivity together to create a 
great customer experience while we contribute 
to the big things New Zealand needs to deal with, 
like climate change.”

“I believe we can continue to be successful and 
demonstrate that Z has a distinctive future in 
the eyes of our owners, our customers, and our 
own people.”

“What matters to me is keeping our people safe 
and developing their potential, delivering an 
awesome customer experience for our Z and 
Caltex customers, and being the partner of choice 
for our retailers.”

Debra Blackett  |  Chief Governance Officer

Helen Sedcole  |  GM, People and Culture

Chris Day  |  Chief Financial Officer

“What matters to me is making sure our corporate 
governance provides strong and visible leadership 
to all of Z’s people so that they perform at their best 
to deliver what matters most to our customers.”

“As the pace of change in our world increases, I’m 
committed to continuing to create an environment 
where we can be successful, being ourselves.” .

David Binnie  |  GM, Supply and Distribution

“I’m focused on delivering what matters to our 
customers every day – supplying fuel where and 
when they need it.”

Julian Hughes  |  GM, Health, Safety, Security, 
and Environment

“I’m committed to building a generative HSSE 
culture at Z, to living our HSSE Stand, and 
ensuring our people go home healthy and safe.”

Nicolas Williams  |  GM, Commercial

Meredith Ussher  |  General Counsel

“We sell just under half of the fuel that powers 
New Zealand business. I’m determined to unlock 
value for our commercial customers by making 
sure everything we do is simple, safe, sustainable, 
and efficient.”

“I’m committed to realising our widest possible 
field of play within the boundaries of the law. I 
want to support our innovators to explore new 
ways to take the next big step.”

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“In a volatile world, I’m dedicated to values-based 
leadership that productively creates sustainable, 
long-term shareholder value by making the most 
of our technology, managing risk, and making 
great choices about where we allocate capital.” 

Jane Anthony  |  GM, Marketing

“I’m passionate about the role of marketing in 
leading organisational change with a focus on 
creativity, customer experience, digital, and 
technology to build our brand and guide how we 
engage with our customers.”

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Our purpose drives 
our business model

C r e a ting value over time

Our business model

Customer 
experience

Inputs

Our people  
and culture

Our capability

Our environment

Our assets

Our place in 
New Zealand

Our finances

Our people

Our purpose
Solving what matters 
for a moving world

Community

Sustainable
energy
 business

Environmental 
stewardship

Our ambition

Our values

What we stand for

To be a 
world-class 
Kiwi company

Share everything

Have the passion

Be bold

Be straight up

Back our people 

Health, safety, security, 
and the environment

Sustainability

Community

Diversity and inclusion 

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Outcomes

We create value for our 
stakeholders by focusing on 
solving what matters for a 
moving world. Our ambition, 
what we stand for, and our values 
are reflected in everything we do. 

When we make decisions about 
how to manage and build our 
business, we take into account 
the resources and relationships 
that are critical to our ability to 
create value.

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Our people and culture
Staff engagement remains high at 76 percent. 
We continue to experience robberies and have 
spent a lot of time and effort on our layered 
defence to detect and delay offenders as much 
as possible.

Our capability
Our organisational capability strategy has 
been developed to ensure our people have the 
necessary capability for the future, no matter 
what that holds.

Our environment
Z’s greenhouse gas emissions have increased 
this year compared to FY17. Supply disruptions 
increased supply chain emissions. Our new 
stand has set ambitious reduction targets. 
Construction of our BioD plant is complete and 
we have begun the commissioning process.

Sustainable development goals

Sustainable development goals

Sustainable development goals

Our assets
We are recycling capital by selling lower-
returning assets to invest in new assets. 
We’re bringing all our terminals under 
our operational control and continue to invest in 
robbery prevention measures.

Our place in New Zealand
Our new community stand focuses on a 
resilient and powerful Aotearoa. We continued 
to run our Good in the Hood programme and 
included environmental groups for the first time. 
Significant fuel disruptions impacted many of 
our customers.

Our finances
We achieved our earnings targets, reduced and 
refinanced our debt and revised our distribution 
policy to reflect ‘Better with you than with us’.

Sustainable development goals

Sustainable development goals

Sustainable development goals

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Working towards 
sustainable development

Good health and  
well-being

Sustainable cities  
and communities 

Our aspirations as a company align with many of 
the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by 
the United Nations.

Z can have the greatest impact on the following 
nine SDGs. 

To learn more about 
Sustainable Development 
Goals visit www.un.org/
sustainabledevelopment

Responsible  
consumption  
and production 

Climate action  

Peace, justice and  
strong institutions

Quality education 

Gender equality 

Affordable and  
clean energy 

Decent work and  
economic growth 

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Z’s supply chain provides 
a competitive advantage
With the assets, relationships, knowledge, and 
increased scale from the combined heritage 
Z and Caltex businesses, Z is well placed to 
compete successfully in a changing world.

Supply and
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Z does not explore or drill for oil, so we need to purchase it 
on the international market. Z imports 14.7 million barrels 
of crude oil and 4.5 million barrels of refined fuel per year – 
nearly half of New Zealand’s total transport fuel.

All crude oil imported into New Zealand is refined by 
Refining NZ – New Zealand’s only oil refinery. Z uses nearly 
half of the capacity of the Marsden Point refinery where crude 
is refined into petrol, diesel, jet fuel, fuel oil, and bitumen. 
Z has a 15 percent shareholding in the refinery.

Imported crude oil and fuel

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From the terminal storage 
facilities, refined product 
is distributed in smaller 
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Zealand by road tankers, 
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to retail service stations, 
truck stops, and commercial 
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Supplying our customers

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Shifting to a capability-led business

Doing more of what matters reflects a shift from being an 
asset- and investment-led business to becoming a capability-led 
business. 

We’re investing in five areas of capability: customer experience, 
digital transformation, innovation, brand, and organisational 
development. We’re investing in these capabilities because they 
will create a more productive core business through to 2021 and 
enable choices for what comes next.

Everything that has created Z’s success until now has been really 
important. But we can’t rely on next year being a repeat of what 
we did last year. In a world that is changing and more connected 
than ever before, this will not be good enough.

To grow our capability to innovate – to do different things or do 
things differently – is critical to the future success of Z. We can’t 
predict the future, so having the ability to experiment and learn 
enables us to act in the face of uncertainty. 

 It’s less about what  
we’ve got and more about  
how we do things. 

Placing big bets and assuming certainty in an uncertain world 
is not a responsible use of our owners’ money and our people’s 
commitment.

We’re fortunate that we have a successful enterprise to build on. 
And we appreciate that the reasons for our past achievements do 
not guarantee the future loyalty of our customers. 

However, in a business that has our scale in New Zealand, and 
around 90 million customer interactions a year across both 
retail brands, there is significant opportunity for us to increase 
value by doing things differently, with a focus on the customer 
experience. 

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Strategy 3.0 will deliver a more  
productive core business

We know that our industry is going to fundamentally change 
in the decades ahead. We also believe there is an opportunity 
to maintain distinctive performance, competitively and 
financially, for many years to come. That’s why we continue to 
seek opportunities arising from the scale created through the 
acquisition of the Caltex business.

We recognise that our owners and our people have significant 
investment in Z, so we test our strategic choices against all 
possible futures. We make sure that where we put our efforts and 
resources will be good for decades to come, not just for the next 
few years. 

We have sufficient scale and our assets are advantaged. So our 
investment in capital is more about leveraging these through 
greater capability than investing in fixed assets. 

Simply put, our aspiration is not diminished; our scale provides 
new choices.

Strategy 3.0 is a very deliberate capability-led strategy that 
focuses on building the capabilities that will enable us to operate 
a more productive core business and deliver earnings growth 
through to and beyond 2021. 

It follows on from our previous two strategies that were 
essentially investment-led: we invested growth capital and built 
customer-facing assets and supply chain infrastructure.

Hamish O’Brien is Z’s Strategy Manager.

“Strategy 3.0 introduces an increased focus on capability and 
productivity for the business, and is aligned with our capital 
strategy.  

If we are to invest further growth capital in the core business, 
it will be through recycling capital. We will invest in new 
capabilities in customer experience and technology, a key 
enabler for Z. Recycling capital will also enable us to invest in 
innovation within and beyond our core business. 

The various strategies align with what we stand for. They’re not 
about unwinding or doing anything that would be inconsistent 
with our aspirations to be a world-class Kiwi company.”

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Evolving our customer experience

We’re working to develop and deliver a differentiated and 
relevant customer experience to drive customer loyalty  
and, in turn, create the opportunity for Z to deliver superior 
business returns. 

Direct feedback tells us we’ve been delivering a great experience 
for our retail customers, especially on the forecourt. We want 
to continue to evolve that experience to increase the number of 
customers who are emotionally connected – loyal – to our brands. 

We’ve been ‘walking in our customers’ shoes’ and looking at  
how we can take away the pain points for our customers and 
create an unexpected experience that they love.

The cost of retaining customers has never been higher.  
Naturally, customers want a great offer and a great price. 

We want to be more responsive to our customers and bring 
products and services to market more quickly. What we’ve done 
and how we’ve led over the last 8 years to create a successful 
business won’t be enough for the future. 

Jane Anthony is Z’s GM, Marketing.

“We’ve always been passionate about our customers and 
always will be. In a commodity market that’s heavily driven by 
price promotion, the only way to differentiate for our customers 
is through customer experience. That’s what makes people 
come back. A great customer experience creates true loyalty.”  

 A great customer experience 

creates true loyalty. 

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Making a change for good in our retail stores

Our pies, including vegetarian and vegan options, are big sellers. 

We’re increasing the healthy food options in our retail stores 
because we want to make it easy for people who want healthy 
food on the go. 

•  We’ve increased our snacks range to include  

more healthy options. 

•  Our new, fresh sandwich range has increased  
our sandwich sales by 50 percent year on year. 

• We have more low-sugar options in our drinks range.

•  Our drink promotions now have a healthy option.  

For a food and beverage combo promotion, customers  
can choose a bottle of water or a fruit juice instead. 

•  We sell bottles of water to raise money for Plunket.  

Last year, we contributed $16,000.

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Z retailers have stopped offering plastic bags to 
customers 

Customer satisfaction

Z Energy

Caltex

88%

FY18

87%

FY17

81%

FY18

Our research showed that the average number of items a 
customer buys from one of our convenience stores is three.  
And usually their car is parked right outside the store.

We still have some plastic bags in-store if a customer asks for 
one. But when they run out, we won’t be replacing them.

The goal is by June this year, customer plastic bags will be gone 
from Z. 

The Sustainability team has worked closely with our Convenience 
Store team to lead the industry on getting rid of plastic bags.

We’re pretty careful about packaging in our stores. Our pies don’t 
come wrapped in plastic.

 Plastic bags will be gone 

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Building our innovation capability

Through innovation, we’re building on the fast, friendly, hassle-
free value proposition we have with our customers. Innovation for 
us means systematically identifying missed opportunities with 
existing customers to find what works for them. 

We’ve created a dynamic, flexible, and experimental approach to 
innovation. We’ve built and placed next-generation products and 
services into the market to test with customers. And we’ve built 
our innovation capability across the company through initiatives 
such as our Innovation Masterclass.

Last year, we brought on board Chief Innovation Officer  
Scott Bishop. This year, Scott has led a dedicated team,  
working purely on the customer experience, at the Innovation 
Refinery – Z’s innovation hub in Auckland. 

The team is made up of human-centred design practitioners, 
service designers, creatives, and makers. Most of them have no 
oil industry experience – an intentional choice to drive outside-in, 
customer-centric conversations. 

Meredith Ussher is Z’s General Counsel. 

“We want to focus ourselves more and more on supporting our 
innovators to explore new ways to take the next big leap. It’s 
about putting ourselves in the strongest position to make the 
biggest impact we can.”

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With the support of the business, the team developed Fastlane – 
the ultimate refuelling experience. 

Using a new mix of existing technologies, Fastlane enables our 
customers to drive in, fuel up, and drive off. No onsite payment  
is needed. 

Fastlane came out of the Innovation Refinery as an experiment. 
It took around 3 months to get it from concept stage and into 
nine sites. 

With the goal of reducing pain points for our customers, we’ll be 
doing a lot more sprint innovation activity. 

Mark Forsyth is Z’s GM, Retail.

“People are time poor. They want things to be easy, and they 
want things to be relevant to them. So we’re focused on making 
it easy for people to get in and get out. And that’s whether 
they’re fuel customers or shop customers.”

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Investing in Mevo to learn

Z has invested $250,000 in Mevo, a Wellington-based start-up 
that offers car sharing, using electric vehicles (EVs). Mevo is the 
world’s first climate-positive on-demand vehicle company. 

It’s another experiment for us. Z entered into the partnership 
with Mevo to learn more about the use of technology in the 
customer experience. We’re keen to learn more about what the 
future holds for zero car ownership, mobility on demand, and 
changes in customer consumption.

These projects are part of a wider portfolio of opportunities that 
the innovation team is exploring for future developments.

Erik Zydervelt is Founding Director and CEO at Mevo.

“With Z’s support, Mevo is helping to shape the future of 
mobility in New Zealand. Together we are learning so that we 
can grow a transport network that supports the future needs 
of our cities and the people living in them.”

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to fulfil their potential

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At Z we focus on achieving extraordinary outcomes by setting 
the appropriate context, rather than by trying to control people. 
High-performing and talented people will do much better work if 
they understand the context. 

We don’t just employ people, divide them into functional 
departments, and tell them what to do. We give them a reason for 
belonging, the possibility of a bigger purpose, and all the support 
they need to achieve their goals. 

We recognise and remunerate our people (see page 132) well for 
creating value through performance.

 Z is creating an environment 

where we can be successful,  
being ourselves. 

Developing the capabilities and mindset for growth 

Z’s Organisational Development Strategy 2018 – 2020 was 
developed to support the delivery of Strategy 3.0. The strategy 
is underpinned by three strategic enablers, each with a set of 
outcomes supported by a programme of work. 

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 Culture – our culture inspires and facilitates extraordinary 
performance and enables a mindset and the capabilities we 
need for growth.

•  Capacity – our people are able to focus on the right things 

and do more of what matters most, with less.

•  Capability – we have the organisational, functional, and 
technical people capabilities needed to deliver on Z’s 
aspirational goals and to sustain business success. 

Helen Sedcole is Z’s GM, People and Culture.

“We’re an iconic employer in New Zealand, and that didn’t 
happen by chance. As the world continues to change, Z is 
creating an environment where we can be successful, being 
ourselves. We’re taking a well-rounded approach, focusing 
on culture, capacity, and capability. We’re holding on to what 
makes us special – what we believe in and what we stand for.”

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High employee engagement in our retail networks 

Both networks are made up of focused and committed retailers. 

Our Z retail network continues to have strong engagement scores. 
The engagement score for Z’s retail site staff this year is 71 percent. 

This year, Z’s retailer network was one of 10 employers across 
Australia and New Zealand to achieve Aon Best Employer 
accreditation status. 

The status recognises record high employee-engagement 
scores and outstanding people practices. Engaged employees 
contribute to a great customer experience and create 
measurable value for the company over time.

Keith Murray is a Z Retailer who operates 10 sites across central 
Auckland. Keith employs 97 staff and is involved in decision-
making at Z’s corporate level.

“I’m on the HSSE Retail Forum and the Retail Panel. I’ve been 
involved in bringing a retailer perspective to innovations such 
as the trial store concept and Fastlane, which is in use at three 
of my sites.”

Best employer accreditation for Z

This year, Z’s corporate entity received its third consecutive year 
of Aon Best Employer accreditation status. In May 2018, we’ll find 
out if we have once again been accredited for another year. 

Within Z’s corporate office, our engagement result this year was 
76 percent. This remains the same as last year, and sits in the 
top quartile of engagement results for all organisations in Asia 
Pacific that measure with Aon. 

Lindis Jones is Z’s GM, Corporate.

“Z has an extremely high level of staff engagement. We don’t 
measure for measurement’s sake; we understand the value of 
the discretionary effort our team commits to every day. For us, 
that’s a very real competitive advantage. Z is also competitively 
advantaged through the loyalty of our customers. We’ve gained 
that loyalty by being worthwhile to deal with, not just through 
loyalty schemes.”

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A strong focus on keeping our people safe

Executive safety ‘walk and talks’

We want to run a business that is healthy and safe for our people, 
our partners, and the environment. We made good progress 
in FY18 and improved many of the measures we monitor for 
Health, Safety, Security, and the Environment (HSSE). We also 
significantly reduced the operational risks of robberies and road 
transport incidents while improving the biodiesel plant so that it 
is now safer.  

Z’s Operational Risk Management system (ZORM) is key to 
achieving ongoing improvements. ZORM creates a framework 
that our people can use to more effectively manage operational 
risks. In March 2018, ZORM was certified against an international 
standard (OSHAS 18001), meaning we are now confident it has 
been set up well and will deliver results over time. 

We are now half way through our 4-year plan to develop a 
generative safety culture by 2020. The progress we have made 
means we are now ready for the next stage of this journey. 

FY18

56

FY17

76

Total recordable case frequency (TRCF)

Total
FY18

0.86

Z employees
0.26

FY17

1.36

0.56

Retailers and Mini-Tankers franchisees
1.00

1.54

Lost time injury frequency (LTIF)

Next year, we will increase our focus on building an integrated 
business-led approach that we believe is needed for sustainable 
operational risk management. This will mean everyone at Z takes 
a proactive approach and initiates actions; everyone has the 
capabilities, resources, and confidence to lead on HSSE.

Our full HSSE performance metrics are set out in the appendices.

Total
FY18

0.65

Employees
0.26

FY17

1.20

0.56

Retailers and Mini-Tankers franchisees
0.75

1.35

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Shane Blackwell is Retail Business Development Manager at Z. 
Shane earned the title of HSSE Hero by working with Z’s retailers 
and site staff to help make our environments safer against 
robberies. 

“My role enables me to make a difference with our people. At Z, 
health and safety are not just words. I want to make sure all our 
people have the structures, resources, and capability to safely 
perform their roles and go home safe and well every day.”

Managing fatigue through technology 

Z’s Mini-Tanker business is demonstrably safer now than it was 
a year ago. We piloted and then installed two-way cameras in 
our Mini-Tanker cabs. The cameras that point into the cabs have 
retina-scanning technology that monitors a driver’s alertness and 
fatigue levels. 

Getting speed down through better conversations 

Our improvements in the Mini-Tankers fleet also resulted in a 
reduction in over-speed events. Twelve months ago, there were 
close to 11 over-speed events per 100kms travelled. We have 
dramatically improved this result and are now averaging less 
than 0.35 over-speed events per 100kms. 

This outcome has been achieved by working with our  
Mini-Tanker operators and having straight-up conversations 
about why their safety matters. 

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A failed robbery still puts site staff at risk

We’ve put a lot of time and effort into our layered defence to 
detect offenders as early as possible. We aim to delay them and 
buy time for our staff to get to safety, and make it difficult for 
offenders to take anything. 

Motor vehicle incidents

FY18

2

FY17

4

Robberies

FY18

23

FY17

23

Number of spills  (Loss of containment)

FY18

0

FY17

0

We now have bollards across the front of every one of our 
sites to stop ram raids. We’ve invested in improved CCTV, 
fog cannons, reinforced glass, alarms, tobacco safes, as well as 
safe rooms for staff. And it’s starting to work. 

This year around 70 percent of robberies had no site-staff contact.

Julian Hughes is Z’s GM, HSSE.

“A failed robbery still puts our staff at risk. We have a concept 
called ‘failing safely’. We consider we’ve failed safely when 
there’s a robbery at one of our sites, and our staff have 
no contact with offenders. A robbery is traumatic for staff. 
We wanted to lessen that trauma by creating some physical 
separation from the offenders.  

The layered approach buys our people time, and the safe 
rooms provide somewhere safe for them to operate the fog 
cannons and call the police. Failing safely is an accurate way to 
describe what safety is all about. You can’t prevent everything 
from happening. But you can control the environment so that 
when a robbery does happen, people don’t get hurt.”

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Delivering the financial benefit

Focusing on earnings growth

We have delivered the synergies from our increased scale since 
acquiring Caltex. The business benefit has generated $39 million, 
which shows up in this year’s financial result. 

Our goal is to be a customer-focused and productive 
organisation. We’re making the disciplined business decisions 
that will enable us to achieve that.

We won’t be referring to synergies in the future, but future value 
realised will show up in the form of strategy value. This is less 
about the transaction and more about how we generate future 
value from the assets and capabilities of the business.

The capital base of Z’s core business will not expand. We will 
recycle capital by selling assets that produce lower returns and 
put that money to work in areas where we can realise higher 
value and support Z’s business beyond hydrocarbons. 

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We’re committed to increasing distributions to shareholders, and 
reducing debt at half the rate that we‘ve reduced it at over the 
past 2 years.

Earnings growth will come from existing assets and market 
positions, with limited capital investment. A large portion of our 
earnings growth will come from within the supply chain and 
commercial businesses. 

We are committed to maintaining volume and margin through 
innovation, data capability, and customer experience initiatives. 

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Product and crude purchases by origin (barrels)

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Scale gives us flexibility and options for the future. With 
something bigger, we can simplify and optimise it so that our 
cents-per-litre cost goes down as we get more efficient. We’re 
working to be more efficient, more productive, and more resilient. 

Dave Binnie is Z’s GM, Supply and Distribution.

“We’ve got a bigger train set if you like, so we can connect it 
up differently. Where we had two separate things, we’ve now 
got one thing. That means we can optimise how that asset is 
working. We continue to release capital by selling some of the 
kit we no longer need.”

Another way we drive strategy through the supply chain is with 
our partnerships. Z has recently entered into a new refining 
partnership with Exxon Mobil. We’ll work together on our crude 
oil purchases and process them through the refinery in a way that 
generates more efficiencies.

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Z and Farmlands have entered into a partnership that 
strengthens fuel options to rural New Zealand. Peter Reidie is 
CEO, Farmlands Co-operative Society Limited.

Bringing third-party terminals under  
Z’s operational control 

Project Pātaka (storehouse) is another of our Strategy 3.0 
commitments. Z operates six major fuel terminals in New Zealand 
and has another six operated by a third-party company that also 
operates all of BP’s terminals. 

Over the next few months, Pātaka will bring all six third-party 
terminals out of that arrangement and under Z’s operational 
control. Combining them with the Caltex terminals, which 
we operate ourselves, means lower overheads, and greater 
efficiencies and benefits. 

“Farmlands shareholders now have access to the largest 
fuel-supply network in the country, which includes service 
stations, diesel stops, and product delivered on site. Through 
that network, Farmlands provides shareholders with a high-
value card fuel offering with its Farmlands Card, which is now 
accepted at all Z-branded sites.”

With increased scale, comes increased risk. Our reputational risk 
is higher now, simply because we’re bigger. Z owns a big chunk of 
the country’s infrastructure. 

Being such a big part of the industry creates more general 
operational risk for us as well. That could be a supply risk or an 
environmental risk. Any share-price impact from reputational 
damage is now bigger too.

Meredith Ussher is Z’s General Counsel.

“We can continue to lead New Zealand in how we participate 
by addressing our risks early, responding rapidly to any 
unpleasant surprises, and driving fast, robust solutions  
that minimise disruption to our customers, our people, and  
our business.” 

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Maximising opportunities within the core business 

A focus this year is to maximise all the opportunities within the 
core business so that we remain competitively advantaged in any 
future scenario. 

With two networks we have more options. If we think a Z site 
makes a more attractive option for us being a Caltex site, we can 
sell it to one of our existing Caltex retailers. 

Selling Z sites to our existing Caltex retailers gives the retailers 
an opportunity to invest in more sites to grow their individual 
businesses. 

The advantage to Z is we keep that volume in the whānau. 
And it allows us to invest money from the sale of those sites in 
continuing to upgrade our Z sites. By recycling capital, we can 
preserve growth capital for moving beyond the core. 

Nicolas Williams is Z’s GM, Commercial. 

“Immediately following the Caltex acquisition, Z set about to 
unify the two commercial businesses into a single, unified, 
national fuel offer for commercial customers. We’ve invested 
in people, systems, and in technology such as a unified card 
platform that will bring the two networks together. Over 
the next year, investments in these three areas will start to 
generate new value for our customers and investors.”

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We believe the industry is strongly competitive. However, we 
acknowledge that both the level of discounting across the 
industry and the different pricing in different parts of the country 
can be confusing for customers.

We have submitted evidence to the study that shows:

• 

• 

  Z’s returns are fair and reasonable against domestic and 
international comparators

 low to no barriers to entry to the New Zealand market across 
the value chain

•  competition in the retail market has never been stronger. 

Z welcomes a Commerce Commission study 

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) 
last year commissioned a report into the financial performance 
of the fuel market in New Zealand. The report concluded that 
“we cannot definitely say that fuel prices in New Zealand are 
reasonable, and we have reason to believe that they might not be.”

Some fundamental issues compromised the integrity of the study: 
it involved only four market participants; the timeframes were very 
tight; the terms of reference were not met; and it was not possible 
to obtain necessary information from two of the companies. 

MBIE has recommended to the Minister that the Commerce 
Commission carry out a market study once legislation is enacted 
to do so. 

Z welcomes the involvement of the Commission because it has 
the right expertise and authority to obtain information from all 
fuel-industry participants. 

We will engage in our straight-up way and share everything in 
any inquiries and investigations into supply chain resilience, 
fuel quality, and fuel pricing. Part of our engagement is to help 
provide a full understanding of the fuel industry and different 
business models to support well-informed decisions. 

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There is no economic business case for Z in either building a 
second pipeline or independently building more resilience into 
existing infrastructure. However, as a company committed to 
doing right by New Zealand, we want to discuss options to build 
greater infrastructure resilience.

Blair Howell is Z’s Risk and Assurance Manager.

“What’s important is that we learn from these types of events, 
so that in the future we are more resilient and better prepared. 
The more resilient we are, the more resilient our customers and 
communities will be.”

 The disruptions created  
the most material fuel issue  
New Zealand has seen  
in the last 20 years. 

Significant supply disruptions

Z will participate in the ministerial review of the refinery to 
Auckland pipeline outage that will take place this year. The 
pipeline, owned and operated by Refining NZ, is a highly strategic 
asset for the country as a whole. All of Auckland Airport’s jet 
fuel passes through the pipeline, as does a large volume of 
Auckland’s petrol and diesel.

After a critical failure in September last year, the pipeline needed 
to be shut down for repairs, primarily affecting our aviation 
customers. Along with the rest of the industry, Z operated for 
10 days in September in crisis-management mode to maintain 
fuel supply to Auckland by truck. 

As a result of the crisis, our retail and commercial customers 
experienced significant supply disruptions between November 
2017 and early January 2018. 

The disruptions created the most material fuel issue  
New Zealand has seen in the last 20 years.

New Zealand is isolated from major fuel markets and relies 
heavily on the safe and secure operation of key infrastructure. 
While the current infrastructure has served New Zealand well 
for decades, Z had previously submitted to the government that 
this type of disruption was a risk. We are on record as saying we 
believe there’s a need for more infrastructure resilience. 

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Rescheduling the full-scale launch of Z’s Bio D

The construction of our Bio D plant is complete and tested,  
and we’ve successfully produced biodiesel. 

We’ve now completed the necessary improvements to ensure 
the health and safety of our operators and the protection of the 
environment. 

Our focus now turns to ensuring reliable production before  
going to market in FY19. 

Getting debt down to a level we want

We’ve got our debt down to a level we want one year ahead of 
target, enabling us to pay more dividends to our shareholders 
sooner. And we’ll continue to pay down our debt. 

We replaced short-term acquisition bank facilities with, on 
average, 10-year debt by taking long-term debt from the 
US called United States Private Placement notes. It diversifies 
our funding sources, significantly extends the average duration 
of our debt portfolio, substantially reduces refinancing risk, 
and provides options for future financing decisions. This also 
increased our balance sheet resilience and capacity to withstand 
unexpected shocks.

We completed the issue at a competitive margin and  
created relationships with a new set of highly sophisticated  
long-term investors. 

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Better with you than with us 

Since listing in August 2013, Z has paid cash dividends of 
$448 million and grown the dividend per share from 22 cents in 
FY14 to 32 cents in FY18, an annual growth rate of 10 percent. 

The board expects to pay a dividend of 90 – 100 percent of 
underlying free cash flow at the midpoint of earnings guidance 
in the first year of the new policy.

The theme we refer to when we talk about capital management 
and the distribution policy, is ‘Better with you than with us’.  
This is the opposite of building a ‘war chest’ and keeping cash for 
what the future might hold. We’re giving it back to shareholders 
as quickly as possible while also reducing debt. 

We canvassed our shareholders extensively 

We canvassed our shareholders extensively, and ‘Better with  
you than with us’ is what they’ve told us they want. 

At 31 March 2018, on a 12-month forward net-dividend yield 
basis, Z will offer one of the top 5 yields based on the midpoint 
of dividends per share guidance on the NZX20 (excluding 
property comparators).

Z’s Historical Cost (HC) NPAT has been volatile over the past  
5 years. The volatility reflects the impact of changes in crude 
oil and refined product prices on the value of inventory Z holds. 
Under NZ GAAP accounting, these flow into reported earnings. 

To best measure underlying financial performance and 
enable a comparison of Z’s core underlying business 
across years, Z uses Replacement Cost (RC) EBITDAF and 
RC NPAT. These are non-GAAP measures commonly used by 
downstream-fuel businesses. 

RC measures adjust the cost of sales as if product had been 
procured at the time of sale. This has the effect of excluding the 
impact of changes in crude oil and refined product prices on the 
value of inventory Z holds. 

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Z’s earnings have grown year on year  
over the last 5 years 

On an RC basis, Z’s earnings (NPAT and EBITDAF) have grown 
year on year over the last 5 years. This has been driven by 
a focus on high-value capital investment and optimising Z’s 
volumes and margins.

The acquisition of Caltex NZ generated a significant change in 
earnings in FY17. Earnings growth has continued in FY18 primarily 
due to a full-year contribution to earnings from Caltex and a 
realisation of synergies from the acquisition.

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5-year summary financials

FY14

FY15

FY16

FY17

Dividends have increased by around 10 percent 
each year

Since listing in August 2013, dividends have increased by around 
10 percent each year to a total FY18 dividend of 32.3 cents per 
share or $129 million. To fund the Caltex acquisition, Z increased 
its leverage to 2.6× Debt/EBITDAF. During FY17 and FY18, the 
business has deleveraged to a Debt/EBITDAF of 2.1× while at the 
same time delivering dividend growth of 10 percent per year.

HC NPAT

RC NPAT

RC EBITDAF

Operating cash flow

Dividend per share

Dividend cash paid

The table on the right summarises Z’s key financial performance 
measures over the period since the company was listed on the 
New Zealand and Australian stock exchanges in August 2013. 

Capex integrity

Capex growth

Capex total

$m

$m

$m

$m

cps

$m

$m

$m

$m

95

101

213

81

21.7

87

34

40

73

7

121

279

182

24.2

97

32

38

70

64

123

287

129

26.6

106

28

42

70

243

176

425

255

29.3

117

45

32

77

FY18

263

205

449

395

32.3

129

77

14

91

Chris Day is Z’s Chief Financial Officer.

“In the new financial year, our distribution policy will  
change as a further evolution of what we’ve been doing  
for the last 8 years.  

We’ve been able to pay down debt faster as a result of 
delivering greater synergies than was originally anticipated and 
by sustaining the growth in business performance. That means 
we’re hitting our debt targets one year earlier than projected.  

Our shareholders will benefit from that success in the form 
of a significantly higher dividend from the 2019 financial year 
onwards.” 

Leverage

Debt/EBITDAF ratio

%

×

30%

1.2

31%

0.8

33%

1.3

58%

2.3

52%

2.1

Opex (excluding gains/
losses and CNZ acquisition 
expenses)

$m

288

294

302

369

398

Marketing volume

Margin per litre

ml 2,318

2,309

2,248

3,795

4,145

cpl

18.0

19.3

21.3

17.6

16.5

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RC EBITDAF variances to FY17

Fuel margins impacted by increased loyalty costs with year-on-year opex growth

Refining

Fuels and non-fuel

Operating expenses and one-offs

 Volume throughput up 16 percent (3m bbl) to PCP 

Per-barrel margin up 14 percent to PCP

Fuel volumes relatively static driven by market 
dynamics which have negatively impacted 
margin (discounting and loyalty)

Opex has increased $12 million as a result of 
Refining NZ pipeline outage and Z’s investment 
in capability development – customer experience, 
innovation, loyalty and data management

Average NZD/USD exchange rate comparable to 
PCP (0.72 to 0.71)

Price lag mainly in jet contracts

Non-fuel margin year-on-year increase due to 
strategic promotional activities

$450m

$320m

27

2

21

17

14

7

4

12

24

398

423

5

22

449

FY17 

R NZ restate m ent

Integration

FY17 restated

Fuel m argin

(Lead)/Lag

Refining m argin

Non-fuel inco m e

R NZ dividend
Operating expenses

Caltex – two m onths

Synergies

Strategy 

FY18 reported 

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Making informed choices about our future 

Agility in a volatile world 

We still live in a world where oil is the transport fuel of choice – 
no other energy source has yet combined the same availability, 
storability, and energy density.

We believe that from the middle of the next decade, demand 
for petrol and diesel will start to decline as traditional internal 
combustion engines are replaced in greater numbers by 
electric vehicles. 

Z is a downstream retail-energy company, with no exposure 
to upstream drilling and extraction operations. That makes 
us well placed to manage this change and continue to have 
a sustainable business in a world that will transition to more 
sustainable forms of energy.

 We’re excited by the 
opportunity to transition the 
company from fossil fuels to a 
low-carbon future. 

We know the future is at times volatile, uncertain, complex, and 
ambiguous. It could well be all four of those things at once. 

The benefit we have as a company is that what will disrupt our 
business is relatively certain. We see it coming. This is a privilege 
few industries enjoy in a world of unparalleled change being 
driven by technology.

We believe that the future of transport and energy sectors will 
change progressively throughout the world. For this reason, we 
continue to spend time exploring other markets globally. We will 
be as prepared as we can be to make the most of changes to our 
market in New Zealand. 

We’re determined to author our own future through the choices 
we create. We’re not going to execute every single one, but 
having choices is incredibly important.

The characteristics of our business provide market spaces where 
we could be advantaged in the future. We believe the success of 
this exploration depends on our ability to engage customers and 
innovate with new products and services. These are the same 
capabilities we are relentlessly pursuing in our core business.

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Our What is Next strategy focuses on creating options that will 
provide long-term sustainable value beyond 2021. We believe 
our future includes products and services we don’t currently 
participate in. So we’re exploring ways to set ourselves up to 
create value from those future opportunities. 

From our view of the plausible demand for our core products, 
we don’t expect our core business to be disrupted in the near 
term. That’s why our focus is on creating value in the decades 
beyond 2021. 

“Z’s communication and clarity on strategic issues remains 
class-leading on the NZX.” 

–  Grant Swanepoel, Analyst at Craigs Investment Partners 

CIP Morning Sales Focus – 29 September 2017

None of this is about resisting a future that we believe is positive 
for the planet. We’re excited by the opportunity to transition the 
company from fossil fuels to a low-carbon future and to do it in a 
way that’s good for all our stakeholders.

“In the face of greater uncertainty, it can be risky and, over 
time, value destroying to bet billions of dollars on assets that 
must live productively for 30 years. In contrast, agility…is a 
better fit for a highly volatile world.” 

–  WEF/McKinsey White Paper 

Game Changers in the Energy System

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Continuing to solve what matters for a moving world

Our purpose to solve what matters for a moving world means 
that we plan for being more than a hydrocarbon company. We’ll 
investigate participating in markets beyond fossil fuels. 

Through building our capability to predict and react to the future, 
Z has already identified attractive market spaces that could open 
up opportunities for us to participate in. 

We’ve identified three markets where we could win by extending 
our current capabilities or brand, or both. 

• 

• 

 Future fuels – the next-generation fuels that will complement 
electricity as it replaces fossil fuels.

 We developed a house view on what we think the future of 
mobility in New Zealand looks like.  
See investor-centre.z.co.nz/investor-centre/assets/Uploads/
House-View-No-2-Future-of-Mobility-January-2018.pdf

•  The last mile – 80 percent of New Zealand’s population lives 

within five kilometres of one of our sites. 

80 percent of New Zealand’s 

population lives within five 
kilometres of one of our sites. 

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Preparing for an industry in decline

We can see the ‘sunset’ coming. This is not a blind-disruption 
scenario. We have the time to prepare and the benefit of seeing 
how the decline plays out in other markets across the world before 
it happens in New Zealand. That gives us the opportunity to learn 
from other countries’ insights on the best way to manage it. 

Our medium-term focus is 
on maximising value from the 
core business we know today. 

Returns can still be attractive in an industry in decline. In our 
industry, we’d have minimal excess capacity (terminal storage 
facilities) and low price elasticity of demand. Consolidation can 
occur, and Z has already done this – with possibly more to come. 

Our medium-term focus is on maximising value from the core 
business we know today. It’s a capability-led strategy to increase 
productivity by optimising the scale of the two businesses we 
joined together.

Chris Durno is responsible for exploring Z’s future options.

“In the medium term, we want to leverage our capability and 
our brand to extend the business into products or services that 
are relatively close to what we do.  

We’re not going to go salmon farming in the Marlborough 
Sounds. But we may go into supply-chain management of 
another product because we’re fairly good at that. 

In the long term, we’re looking for growth opportunities that we 
can start getting active in now. Opportunities that we believe 
will come to fruition over that longer term. They’ll look more 
like small innovation bets. They’ll be agile as opposed to big. 
They’ll involve partnering with people, and we’ll explore our 
way into them.” 

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As with any unified approach, weaving them together makes them stronger 
than they are individually. They all work together and are of equal importance. 
See z.co.nz/about-z/what-matters/

Health, Safety, Security,   
and Environment

Health, Safety, Security, and Environment 
(HSSE) matters because it is about the 
safety and wellbeing of our people and 
planet, while sustaining the long-term 
future of our company. 

Environmental  
Sustainability

We stand for an environmentally 
sustainable New Zealand that is 
an example to the rest of the world 
and an inspiration to Kiwis.

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Community

Today, we stand for a resilient and healthy 
Aotearoa New Zealand that empowers our 
youth, neighbourhoods, and Z whānau.

Diversity and Inclusion

We will lead the way in developing 
a Kiwi company that has our people 
being successful, being themselves. 

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What we stand for

This year we relaunched The Z Why, our foundation document 
that explains our brand, vision, values, and strategy, and what 
Z stands for. Z people are committed to The Z Why. It’s why we 
do things. See why.z.co.nz/why

The relaunch came about as our internal and external contexts 
changed. We are a much larger organisation with the addition 
of Caltex, and our customers expect more from us. In turn, our 
stands have evolved too.

The stands are the foundations of the business and support our 
aspirations in diversity and inclusion; community; health and 
safety; and environmental sustainability.  

As a large, locally focused business, we can bring our energy and 
thought leadership to shaping this moving world in a way that is 
consistent with what we stand for. 

This year, we launched our Diversity and Inclusion Stand 
and updated our other three stands. The changes reflect a 
fundamental resetting of the company’s foundations and context, 
and sets our vision for the next 3 years. 

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foundations of the business. 

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Our new Diversity and Inclusion Stand 

Last year, we announced the introduction of our Diversity and 
Inclusion Stand (z.co.nz/about-z/what-matters/diversity/), and 
this year we’ve embedded diversity and inclusion into our people 
policies, processes, and practices. We’ve also been certified with 
the Rainbow Tick.

We want to reflect the diversity of New Zealand with an inclusive 
culture so that our own diversity can be fully expressed and 
create tangible benefits. 
  We will lead the way in 
developing a Kiwi company that 
has our people being successful, 
being themselves. 

Our gender balance has improved significantly since the early 
days of Z, and our target is to achieve 50/50 gender balance at 
all levels by 2020. We took a small backward step after the Caltex 
acquisition, but we will close the gap by 2020.

This year, we measured inclusion for the first time using the 
Deloitte Inclusion Maturity model and the feedback from our 
annual engagement survey. Both show inclusion is high overall, 
but our Asian and Māori staff feel less included.

We have three focus areas leading up to 2020.

1.  Māori – we have embraced Te Ao Māori and it is an integral 

part of Z.

2.  Gender – our gender balance reflects New Zealand at all levels, 

including the board and operational roles.

3.  Inclusion – our Asian staff have equally high levels of inclusion 

as other employees.

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We’ve also partnered with Minded, who build online learning to 
help young people understand themselves, plan their future, and 
get ready for starting a job.

Tom Ware is Site Leader with Z’s retail network. He recently 
graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Management through  
Z’s scholarship programme.

“Being part of the programme was a once-in-a-lifetime 
opportunity for me. I was able to complete my degree due  
to sheer determination and Z’s support and encouragement  
to help me achieve my goal.”

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Our broader Community Stand

We refreshed and broadened our Community Stand, which 
was first launched in 2014 (z.co.nz/about-z/what-matters/
community/). The original stand was focused more on ‘close to 
home’, with initiatives mainly within the wider Z whānau and our 
local communities. We want to do more.

Some of our achievements under the previous stand included:

•  Z Foundation (hardship fund) launched

•  scholarships for Z retail network

•  skilled volunteering programmes 

• 

financial literacy training for site staff

•  offering New Zealand Certificate in Retail – Level 4 

qualifications for site staff 

• 

 Workbridge partnership and inter-agency  
partnership for disability employment 

•  St John commercial partnership and rollout  

of defibrillators across all Z sites.

One of Z’s key areas of focus under our new community stand is 
to lift the potential of young people by building their capability, 
confidence, and career choices. We’ve commissioned research 
into how Z can amplify the voice of youth and support vulnerable 
young people to find their voice. 

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Over $5 million of Good in the Hood funding has gone 
to community groups 

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Once again, we ran our annual Good in the Hood community 
fundraising programme. The 820 groups selected to participate 
at Z service stations all received a share of the $1 million in funding 
given away during the Good in the Hood voting month in May. 

Groups also benefit from increased exposure and the chance to 
interact with the community at their local Z during voting month.

Each of Z’s 204 service stations selects four groups to support 
and has $4,000 to donate. Customers then determine what 
percentage of the funding goes to each group by voting with an 
orange token every time they shop at Z during voting month. 

Every Z service station donated an additional $1,000 of  
Good in the Hood funding this year outside of voting month. 

Since 2012, over $5 million of Good in the Hood funding has 
gone to community groups and projects helping the country’s 
neighbourhoods to thrive.

Everything comes back to our aspiration to be a world-class  
Kiwi company.

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Our HSSE Stand 

We believe Z’s purpose to solve what matters for a moving world 
compels us to act on HSSE. 

Our stand for health, safety, security, and environment (z.co.nz/
about-z/what-matters/health-safety-security-and-environment/) 
remains more relevant than ever. Over the past year, we’ve built 
the capability, leadership, and culture to operate a safe business. 

We continue to make changes to our business, including 
progressively integrating our terminals under one management 
system, commissioning the biodiesel plant, and optimising our 
retail networks. 

We achieved certification for ZORM against an international 
standard while reducing the amount of harm to people and the 
environment and improving the controls for some of the top 
priority operational risks in our business. This is a significant 
achievement that we are proud of. 

We still have work to do, however, and we have defined what 
the next phase of our work looks like. In FY19, we will enter a 
continual improvement phase, where we look to leverage what 
we’ve created and build even greater ownership for HSSE with  
all of our people.

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greater ownership of HSSE 
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Our refreshed Environmental Sustainability Stand

We will be bold and provide leadership and solutions to enable 
our customers, stakeholders, and communities to join us on the 
journey to a low-carbon future (z.co.nz/about-z/what-matters/
sustainability/). Some of our activities are set out below.

We’re setting a minimum energy standard for shipping

Our Supply and Distribution team and our Sustainability team have 
taken an integrated approach to set a minimum energy standard 
for tankers shipping our refined products from Asian markets. 

We also work to get tankers that can take backloads  
whenever possible.

The minimum standard includes picking up methanol from 
Methanex on their return. Backhauling means we’re not  
sending back empty ships.

Collecting data on our waste

Each year, we collect data for around 50 percent of our waste 
streams from our retail sites, and conduct a waste audit on our 
key corporate sites. We then use this data to estimate the total 
volume of waste we generate as a business.

The total amount of waste plastics, cans, glass, and organic 
material recycled or composted increased due to the roll-out of 
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Recycling – cardboard and paper 

FY18
2,681
tonnes

FY17
3,212
tonnes

Composting and organics

FY18
470
tonnes

FY17
442
tonnes

Recycling – plastic, cans, and glass

FY18
1,250
tonnes

FY17
923
tonnes

Waste to landfill

FY18
2,142
tonnes

FY17
1,698
tonnes

Total waste
FY18

6,544 
tonnes

FY17

6,275 
tonnes

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Greenhouse gas emissions

We follow the principles of the GHG protocol to measure our 
greenhouse gas emissions.

Operational and supply-chain emissions intensity increased due 
to greater emissions in the supply chain, resulting from the supply 
disruptions.

Due to the increased size of our business with the acquisition of 
Caltex, we’ve reset our emissions baseline to FY17 and have set 
targets against this baseline.

Scope 1 – Z offices and retail sites

Scope 2 – Z offices and retail sites

Scope 3 – Z offices and retail sites

Scope 3 – New Zealand supply chain

Scope 3 – Share of refinery

Scope 3 – Rest of supply chain

FY18

 3,853 

 4,223 

 3,875 

Base Year 
FY17

 3,907 

 4,045 

 3,339 

 40,770 

 40,031 

 618,483 

 634,848 

 983,939 

 807,542 

Scope 3 – Z product emissions from our customers

 10,330,585 

 9,488,277 

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We’re investing in permanent forests 

Our corporate and retail staff are getting out and planting trees. 
The planting is part of Z’s partnership with Trees That Count, an 
organisation that’s building New Zealand’s community marketplace 
for native-tree planting. 

Last year, Trees That Count planted 25,000 native trees in 
partnership with Z across New Zealand through Z’s funding. 

In July, we held a discount day. From every litre of fuel sold, we 
donated six cents to Trees That Count. We also gave customers 
a discount of six cents per litre. We’ll be doing the same again 
later this year. 

We’ve committed to offsetting our own operational carbon 
footprint through partnering with permanent forest providers  
to offset the emissions we’re unable to reduce. 

Total emissions

Calendar year 2017 (base year)

10,981,989

FY18 

 11,985,728 

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Our operational carbon footprint, including emissions from 
transporting our fuel around New Zealand, is quite big. 
This includes emissions from travel for our staff; electricity in 
our terminals, offices, and Z retail sites; waste from our terminals, 
offices, and Z retail sites; and HVAC in our offices and Z retail sites. 

We’re doing our bit to offset that through investing in permanent 
forest sinks. We estimate the total land area of the forests 
needed to offset our operational emissions would cover an area 
about the size of Great Mercury Island. 

SDG included 
here

12

We continue our drive to reduce waste to landfill

Most of Z’s waste comes from our convenience stores. 
We’ve countered that by putting modular recycling bins on 
Z’s forecourts. The black part of the bins is made from 100 
percent recycled plastic and our old grey bins make up some 
of the feedstock. 

We found that, with the old bins, a lot of recycling was getting 
tainted and had to be thrown into landfill. 

The new modular forecourt bins make it easy for customers  
to separate their recycling materials. And because the materials 
are less contaminated, there’s a much higher chance they’ll  
get recycled.

We encouraged conversations about climate change

We hosted a screening of the movie An Inconvenient Sequel: 
Truth to Power to thousands of people in Wellington and 
Auckland. The screenings, attended by 1400 stakeholders, 
reflected our leadership position and encouraged conversations 
about climate change. 

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here

16

Leading Z on what matters most 

This year, we are changing the way we report on corporate 
governance.

Director skills matrix at 31 March 2018

Our detailed corporate governance statement (z.co.nz/AR18CGC) 
reports against the NZX Corporate Governance Code, but is not 
repeated in the body of this report.

Instead, after talking to various stakeholders, we set out in this 
report a summary of what the board focused on during the year 
and the key focus for next year.

Z’s board believes it should relentlessly focus on four matters: 
context, strategy, risk, and assurance. 

To support the board’s focus, each board meeting begins 
with an in-depth strategy discussion and finishes the day on 
administrative and compliance matters to provide sufficient  
time on what really matters.

The board has worked to strengthen the links between the 
capital allocation policy (including the revised dividend  
policy and debt deleveraging), the enterprise risk framework,  
and core strategy.  

Digitization – back 
office & field – for 
efficiency and 
customer experience

Finance and 
capital markets

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Sustainability and 
clean energy

Strategic knowledge 
for scale oil

Heavy industry business 
(or similar) including 
engineering, safety

Operating model 
transformation – 
balancing legacy and 
growth

Listed company 
governance including 
regulation

Retail, customer 
insight, data, 
and brand

Ideal skill level

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The board has focused on governance outside  
the board room

This year, the board focused on governance outside the board 
room. Directors have participated in Z’s annual Safety Day, 
retail forums, safety walks and talks, and institutional and 
retail roadshows. 

The board spent half a day with terminals staff following the 
integration of Z’s terminals into Z management instead of third-
party operators. 

Director Alan Dunn has provided the benefit of his retail 
experience in New Zealand and overseas in working with 
Mark Forsyth, our GM Retail. Alan brings considerable  
experience in food safety, franchisee arrangements, and  
new product development.

Other directors also engaged in working with and mentoring 
our executives on matters they have particular expertise in. 
This work occurs outside of the usual governance/management 
boundaries. It happens, however, in a way that enhances the 
board/executive relationship, provides Z with the benefit of 
specific expertise, and supports the board in having insight and 
assurance about Z’s people and operations.

The board is committed to engaging with ongoing learning, 
which includes learning from an ‘outside-in’ and experiential 
perspective. 

The board’s ongoing learning included the following topics.

• 

• 

 Income inequality – Max Rashbrooke (journalist and academic 
on politics, finance, and social issues) talked with the board 
about poverty and income inequality, what this means for 
New Zealand society in the future, and the impacts it may 
have on Z. 

 Political environment – a political commentator talked to 
the board about the new coalition government and the 
likely policy direction, including topics such as the new 
Climate Change Commission. 

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• 

 Engagement with Mini-Tankers – the board engaged several 
times with the Mini-Tankers team following an operational risk 
review that showed the need for improvement.  

The board discussed the findings of the risk review, and 
reviewed how the actions were implemented. Some board 
members also engaged directly with the wider Mini-Tankers 
team, and some attended the Mini-Tankers conference.

• 

• 

• 

 Exploring mobility as a service (one of our future strategic 
options) – the board experienced the future of mobility 
through a simulated experience aimed at growing an 
understanding of future transport options. 

 Visiting Z’s biodiesel plant – the board visited our biodiesel 
plant Te Kora Hou in Wiri, Auckland, in December 2017. The 
board had a working lunch with the plant team and heard 
from them about the journey to build the plant. They then 
carried out a safety walk and talk on site. 

 Inclusive leadership – an external facilitator ran a training 
session with the board to understand unconscious bias and 
the potential impact on recruitment and the employment 
lifecycle for Z’s people.  

The training was part of the board’s goal to provide strong 
leadership on diversity and inclusion as well as supporting 
our new Diversity and Inclusion Stand and associated 3-year 
implementation plan.

• 

 Discussing HSSE case studies – the board reviewed case 
studies of accidents, individually and as a group, and 
discussed key insights from an HSSE perspective.

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Board development will continue next year

Board development will continue next year with a series of 
planned activities covering the following topics.

 We’re looking at how 
we can create value through 
partnerships. 

• 

• 

• 

 Innovation – understanding the capital flows supporting 
innovation in New Zealand, the potential entry points in  
New Zealand, successful innovation, and innovation within 
existing businesses. 

 Sustainability in New Zealand – how Z can continue to show 
leadership in a low-carbon future and support the new 
Climate Change Commission. 

 Governance and investor trends – ensuring governance within 
Z is current and consistent with best practice. Directors will 
also be active in developing their own skills and knowledge 
through external training and education.

• 

 Partnering – how we can create value through partnerships, 
rather than working on our own.

The board plans to travel overseas to study businesses with 
similar features to Z. They want to explore businesses in parts of 
the world that have advanced carbon regulation or advanced EV 
penetration, or both. The aim is to better understand, and test 
our assumptions about, Z’s future strategic options.

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Statement of 
comprehensive 
income for the 
year ended 
31 March 2018

Revenue
Purchases of crude and product
Excise and carbon expenses
Primary distribution expenses
Operating expenses
Share of earnings of associate companies (net of tax)

Notes

Refer to note 4

Refer to note 5
Refer to note 17

Earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation (including gains and (losses) on sale of 
fixed assets), amortisation, impairment, fair-value movements in interest-rate derivatives 
and movements in decommissioning and restoration provision (EBITDAF)

Refer to notes 13 and 14
Refer to note 6

Refer to note 13

Refer to note 7

Depreciation and amortisation
Net financing expense
Fair-value movements in interest rate derivatives
Impairment
Gain / (loss) on sale of property, plant and equipment
Movements in decommissioning and restoration provision

Net profit before taxation

Taxation expense

Net profit for the year

Net profit attributable to owners of the company

Other comprehensive income
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
Valuation adjustment of land and buildings (net of tax)
Share of associate other comprehensive loss (net of tax)
Revaluation of investments

Items that are or may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
Cash flow hedge – effective portion of changes in fair value

Other comprehensive income net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the year
Total comprehensive income attributable to owners of the company
Basic and diluted earnings per share (cents)

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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Refer to note 8

2018
$m

4,570
(2,579)
(1,011)
(56)
(397)
1

528

2017
$m

3,863
(2,010)
(941)
(41)
(389)
6
488

(102)
(52)
(9)
–
4
(3)

366

(103)

263

263

20
–
(4)

16

(2)

14

277
277
66

(89)
(56)
3
(5)
(1)
2
342

(99)
243

243

5
(1)
–

4

–
4

247
247
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changes in equity 
for the year ended 
31 March 2018

Balance at 1 April 2016

Net profit for the year

Other comprehensive income 

Disposal of revalued assets

Notes

Capital
$m

431

Retained 
earnings
$m

Investment 
revaluation 
reserve $m

Employee 
share reserve 
$m

Hedging 
reserves
$m

Asset 
revaluation 
reserve $m

Total equity  
$m

(94)

243

(1)

2

244

–

–

(110)

(11)

11

(110)

40

40

263

–

5

268

2

-

(122)

(12)

12

(120)

188

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(4)

–

(4)

-

-

-

-

-

-

(4)

(3)

–

–

–

–

(1)

1

–

–

–

–

(3)

(3)

–

–

–

–

(2)

1

-

-

-

(1)

(4)

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(2)

–

(2)

-

-

-

-

-

-

232

–

5

(2)

3

–

–

–

–

–

–

235

235

–

20

(5)

15

-

-

-

-

-

-

(2)

250

566

243

4

–

247

(1)

–

(110)

(11)

11

(111)

702

702

263

14

-

277

-

-

(122)

(12)

12

(122)

857

–

–

–

–

–

(1)

–

–

–

(1)

430

430

–

–

–

–

-

(1)

-

-

-

(1)

429

Total comprehensive income for the year

Transactions with owners recorded directly in equity:

Own shares acquired

Share-based payment

Dividends to equity holders

Refer to note 24

Supplementary dividends to equity holders

Tax credit on supplementary dividends 

Total transactions with owners recorded directly in equity

Balance at 31 March 2017

Balance at 1 April 2017

Net profit for the year

Other comprehensive income

Disposal of revalued assets

Total comprehensive income for the year

Transactions with owners recorded directly in equity:

Own shares acquired

Share-based payment

Dividends to equity holders

Refer to note 24

Supplementary dividends to equity holders

Tax credit on supplementary dividends 

Total transactions with owners recorded directly in equity

Balance at 31 March 2018

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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as at 31 March 2018

Notes

Shareholders’ equity

Represented by:

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Refer to note 9

Accounts receivable and 
prepayments

Refer to note 10

Inventories

Refer to note 11

Derivative financial instruments

Refer to note 22

Assets held for sale

Refer to note 12

Total current assets

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment

Refer to note 13

Goodwill

Intangible assets

Refer to note 14

Refer to note 14

Investment in Refining NZ

Refer to note 16

Investments in associates

Refer to notes 
17 and 18

Derivative financial instruments

Refer to note 22

Other non-current assets

Total non-current assets

Total assets

2018
$m

857

72

337

642

4

9

1,064

870

158

592

110

3

5

3

2017
$m

702

9

278

Current liabilities

Accounts payable, accruals 
and other liabilities

Income tax payable

Provisions

Short-term borrowings

Refer to note 19

Refer to note 20

Refer to note 21

464

Derivative financial instruments

Refer to note 22

Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Other liabilities

Provisions

Refer to note 20

Derivative financial instruments

Refer to note 22

Deferred tax

Long-term borrowings

Refer to note 7

Refer to note 21

Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

4

–

755

900

158

535

–

116

5

4

1,741

2,805

1,718

2,473

Notes

2018
$m

2017
$m

696

61

26

150

17

950

16

47

33

156

746

998

1,948

857

431

24

18

51

10

534

14

50

12

170

991

1,237

1,771

702

Approved on behalf of the board  
on 2 May 2018

Peter Ward Griffiths
Chair

Andrew Mark Cross
Chair, Audit and Risk Committee 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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Statement of 
cash flows for 
the year ended 
31 March 2018

Cash flows from operating activities

Receipts from customers

Dividends received

Interest received

Payments to suppliers and employees

Excise and carbon paid

Interest paid

Taxation paid

Net cash inflow from operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

Net proceeds from divestments

Purchase of intangible assets

Chevron New Zealand acquisition

Purchase of investment

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

Net cash outflow from investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities

Net proceeds / (repayment) from bank facility

Issue of bonds and USPP notes

Purchase of shares

Dividends paid to owners of the company

Repayments of bonds

Net cash (outflow) / inflow from financing activities

Net increase / (decrease) in cash

Cash balances at beginning of year 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

Notes

2018
$m

2017
$m

4,524

3,911

12

2

4

23

(3,150)

(2,622)

(888)

(940)

(46)

(59)

395

19

–

(18)

–

(1)

(68)

(68)

(504)

376

(2)

(134)

–

(264)

63

9

72

(71)

(50)

255

23

18

(5)

(778)

–

(70)

(812)

541

220

(3)

(121)

(147)

490

(67)

76

9

Refer to note 21

Refer to note 21

Refer to note 25

Refer to note 24

Refer to note 21

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31 March 2018 
(continued)

Reconciliation of net profit for the year to cash flows from operating activities

Notes

Net profit for the year

Adjustments to reconcile profit to net cash inflow from 
operating activities

Depreciation and amortisation

Impairment

Share of earnings of associate companies (net of tax)

Fair value of derivatives

Dividends received

Change in ETS units

Other

Refer to note 17

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of non-cash, investing and 
financing activities

Change in accounts receivable and prepayments

Change in inventories

Change in accounts payable, accruals and other liabilities

Change in taxation

Net cash flow from operating activities

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

2018
$m

263

102

–

(1)

9

–

(45)

4

(61)

(178)

265

37

395

2017
$m

243

89

5

(6)

(3)

4

(39)

20

(25)

(83)

2

48

255

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financial 
statements for 
the year ended 
31 March 2018

1. Basis of 
accounting

Z no longer accounts for The New Zealand Refining Company Limited 
(Refining NZ) as an investment in associate as it is not considered to 
meet the criteria under NZ IAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint 
Ventures (NZ IAS 28). On the early adoption of NZ IFRS 9 Financial 
Instruments (NZ IFRS 9), the accounting treatment for the equity 
investment in Refining NZ was considered and it is now treated as 
a financial asset at fair value through other comprehensive income. 
Refer to note 16 for impact.

Basis of consolidation
A list of associates and subsidiaries is shown in notes 17 and 18. 
Consistent accounting policies are employed in preparing and presenting 
the Group financial statements. Intra-group balances and any unrealised 
income or expenses arising from intra-group transactions are eliminated 
in preparing the Group financial statements.

Reporting entity
Z Energy Limited is registered in New Zealand under the Companies 
Act 1993 and is an FMC Reporting Entity under the Financial Markets 
Conduct Act 2013. The financial statements have been prepared in line 
with the requirements of these Acts and the Financial Reporting Act 2013.
Z Energy Limited is listed on the New Zealand (NZX) and Australia 
(ASX Limited) stock exchanges and has four series of bonds quoted on 
the NZX Debt Market. The financial statements presented are those of 
Z Energy Limited (the Company, Parent, or the Parent Company) together 
with its subsidiaries, interests in associates, and jointly controlled 
operations (‘Z’ or ‘the Group’).

Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in line with New Zealand 
Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (‘NZ GAAP’) and the Financial 
Reporting Act 2013. They comply with the New Zealand equivalents to 
International Financial Reporting Standards (‘NZ IFRS’) as appropriate 
for profit-oriented entities, and with International Financial Reporting 
Standards (‘IFRS’). Z has reported as a Tier 1 entity under the new 
External Reporting Board (‘XRB’) Accounting Standards Framework. 
Z meets the definition of a Tier 1 entity because it is ‘publicly 
accountable’ and ‘large’ as defined by the XRB. 
The functional and reporting currency used to prepare the financial 
statements is New Zealand dollars, rounded to the nearest million ($m), 
unless otherwise stated. The financial statements have been prepared 
on a GST-exclusive basis except billed receivables and payables which 
include GST.

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2. Changes in 
accounting 
policies

The accounting policies have been applied consistently to all years 
presented in these Group financial statements, except for NZ IFRS 9 
which has been adopted early from 1 April 2017. The impact of no longer 
accounting under NZ IAS 39 and adopting NZ IFRS 9 has been assessed. 
No material changes have occurred other than the impact of hedge 
accounting for the cross currency interest rate swaps taken out for the 
USPP notes issued on 4 January 2018. Refer to note 22.

Presentational changes
Certain comparatives have been reclassified to ensure consistency with 
the current period’s presentation; the impact is immaterial. 

Adoption status of relevant new financial reporting 
standards and interpretations
The Group has chosen not to early adopt the following standards.
NZ IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers (effective for annual 
periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018), which has been issued. 
Adopting this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the 
financial statements of Z.
NZ IFRS 16 Leases (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 
1 January 2019), which has been issued. NZ IFRS 16 introduces a single 
lessee accounting model and requires a lessee to recognise assets and 
liabilities for all leases with a term of more than 12 months, unless the 
underlying asset is of low value. Accounting by lessors is unchanged 
under NZ IFRS 16. As such, a lessor continues to classify its leases as 
operating leases or finance leases, and to account for those two types 
of leases differently. When adopted, NZ IFRS 16 will have an impact on 
the Group’s financial statements. The estimated impact based on leases 
held at 31 March 2018 is an increase in property, plant and equipment 
of $424m, liabilities of $424m, interest expense of $22m, depreciation 
expense of $13m, and a decrease in operating expenses of $35m. 
There is no impact on net profit over the duration of the lease.

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3. Critical 
accounting 
estimates and 
judgements

The preparation of financial statements requires management to make 
judgements, estimates, and assumptions that affect the application 
of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income, and 
expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The principal areas of judgement in preparing these financial statements 
are set out below.

Provisions
Liabilities are estimated for decommissioning and restoration of certain 
sites of operation. Such estimates are valued at the estimated future 
costs of the expenditure expected to settle the obligation. Z has made 
key assumptions as to the expected amount and timing of expenditure 
to remediate, based on the expected lives of the assets employed on the 
sites, discounted using a risk-free rate. Refer to note 20.

Measurement of fair value
Some of the Group’s accounting policies and disclosures require 
the measurement of fair values. For further information about the 
assumptions made in measuring fair values. Refer to notes 13, 16, and 22.

Goodwill 
Goodwill is an indefinite life intangible asset and is tested annually 
for impairment by estimating the future cash flows that the Group 
is expected to generate. Estimating future cash flows requires key 
judgements including expected fuel volume growth or decline, 
expected future margins, and the discount rate for valuing future 
cash flows. Refer to note 14.

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4. Revenue

Revenue comprises the fair value of consideration received or receivable 
for the sale of goods in the ordinary course of the Group’s activities. 
Sales of goods are recognised when a Group entity has supplied products 
to the customer, the customer has accepted the products, and the 
collectability of the related receivables is reasonably assured.

Fuel

Non-fuel

Total revenue

2018
$m

4,487

83

4,570

2017
$m

3,794

69

3,863

5. Operating 
expenses

Secondary distribution

Employee benefits

Administration and other expenses

Selling commissions

On-site expenses

Marketing expenses

Professional fees

Storage and handling

Insurance

Operating expenses excluding (gains) 
on foreign exchange and commodity 
transactions

(Gains) on foreign exchange

Total operating expenses

2018
$m

2017
$m

Included in professional fees are fees paid to auditors:

2018
$

2017
$

Audit and review of financial statements

356,000

358,000

Technical accounting opinions

Audit of bank covenants and trustee 
reporting

–

12,000

6,526

12,000

Agreed upon procedures licence-fee return

6,000

6,000

Total audit and audit-related fees

374,000

382,526

71

69

62

59

59

28

22

22

6

64

69

54

59

57

28

39

20

6

398

396

IRD risk review

Global Reporting Initiative reporting review

Pro forma financial statements for retail 
bond issue

(1)

397

(7)

389

Z retailer advisory

Cost of sales adjustment review

Total other service fees

Total auditor fees

–

–

–

–

10,000

10,000

6,500

13,000

34,600

30,000

10,000

94,100

384,000

477,626

Included in professional fees are directors fees of $1m (2017: $0.9m).

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expense

Interest revenues are recognised as accrued, taking into account the 
effective yield of the financial asset.

Interest income from derivatives

Interest income from cash

Other finance income

Total financing income

Interest expense on bonds

Interest expense on derivatives

Interest expense on secured bank facilities

Interest expense on USPP notes

Financing fees

Other finance expense

Total financing expense

Net financing expense

2018
$m

15

1

–

16

(29)

(14)

(13)

(4)

(3)

(5)

(68)

(52)

2017
$m

20

1

1

22

(29)

(19)

(19)

–

(9)

(2)

(78)

(56)

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7. Taxation

Taxation expense comprises both current and deferred tax. Current tax 
is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using 
tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the balance date, and any 
adjustment to tax payable for previous years. Deferred tax is recognised for 
the differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for 
financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes.
The following temporary differences are not provided for: the initial 
recognition of assets or liabilities that affect neither accounting nor 
taxable profit.
The amount of deferred tax provided is based on the expected manner of 
realising or settling the carrying amount of assets and liabilities, using tax 
rates enacted or substantively enacted at the balance date.
A deferred tax asset is recognised only to the extent that it is probable 
that future taxable profits will be available, against which the asset can be 
utilised. A deferred tax asset is reduced to the extent that it is no longer 
probable that the related tax benefit will be realised. Additional income 
taxes that arise from the distribution of dividends are recognised at the 
same time as the liability to pay the related dividend. 
Income tax is recognised as an expense or benefit in the Statement 
of comprehensive income, except when it relates to items credited or 
debited directly to other comprehensive income or equity. In this case, 
the deferred tax is also recognised directly in other comprehensive 
income or equity.

Taxation expense or benefit is determined as follows:

Net profit before taxation

Less share of earnings of associate 
companies (net of tax)

Net profit before taxation excluding share 
of earnings from associates

Taxation expense on profit for the year at the 
corporate income tax rate of 28% (2017: 28%)

Taxation adjustments:

Non-deductible expenditure

Over provision in prior periods

Taxation expense

Comprising:

Current taxation 

Deferred taxation 

Taxation expense

2018
$m

366

(1)

365

(102)

(4)

3

(103)

(109)

6

(103)

2017
 $m 

342

(6)

336

(94)

(6)

1

(99)

(108)

9

(99)

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(continued)

Deferred tax
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are presented as a net deferred tax 
asset/ (liability) in the Statement of financial position. The movement in 
deferred tax assets and liabilities is provided below.

Property, 
plant and 
equipment
$m

Intangible 
assets
$m

Employee 
benefits
$m

Finance 
lease
$m

Other 
provisions
$m

Derivative 
financial 
instruments
$m

Other items
$m

Total
$m

(32)

(148)

9

1

(170)

(170)

6

9

(1)

1

(3)

4

1

3

3

1

–

(1)

3

(156)

Balance at 1 April 2016

Recognised on acquisition

Recognised in the Statement of comprehensive income

Under provision in prior periods in the Statement of 
comprehensive income

Balance at 31 March 2017

Balance at 1 April 2017

Recognised in the Statement of comprehensive income

Recognised in other comprehensive income

Over provision in prior periods in the Statement of 
comprehensive income

(43)

(18)

–

1

(60)

(60)

(1)

9

(2)

–

(130)

7

–

(123)

(123)

7

–

–

Balance at 31 March 2018

(54)

(116)

1

1

(1)

–

1

1

(1)

–

1

1

5

(1)

–

4

4

–

–

–

4

1

2

–

(1)

2

2

(1)

–

1

2

3

–

–

–

3

3

1

–

–

4

Deferred tax (liabilities) expected to be 
settled within 12 months

Deferred tax (liabilities) expected to be 
settled after 12 months

2018
$m

(10)

2017
 $m 

(7)

(146)

(163)

Deferred tax liabilities

(156)

(170)

Imputation credits available for use in subsequent reporting periods are 
$40m (2017: $17m).

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8. Earnings 
per share

9. Cash and cash 
equivalents

10. Accounts 
receivable and 
prepayments

Profit after tax attributable to shareholders 
of the parent company ($m)

Weighted average number of shares (million)

Basic and diluted earnings per share (cents)

2018

263

400

66

2017

243

400

61

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on deposit at banks and 
investments in money market instruments, excluding outstanding bank 
overdrafts.

Receivables (classified as loans and receivables), are initially recognised 
at fair value. From then on, they are measured at amortised cost less any 
provision for impairment. A provision for impairment is established when 
there is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to collect the 
amount due. Receivables that are no longer collectible are written off.

Trade receivables

Prepayments

Other receivables

Accounts receivable and prepayments

2018
$m

313

14

10

337

2017
$m

249

17

12

278

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11. Inventories

Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or net realisable value. The cost of 
inventories is based on the first-in, first-out principle. Net realisable value 
is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less 
applicable variable selling expenses.

Finished goods/trading products

Raw materials and consumables

Inventories

2018
$m

259

383

642

2017
$m

306

158

464

During the year, there was a reversal of the write-down of inventories 
to net realisable value amounting to $3m (2017 write-down: $10m). 
The reversal of prior year write-down is included in ‘Purchases of crude 
and product’ in the Statement of comprehensive income.

During the year, Z has committed to a plan to sell three retail sites. 
Efforts to sell the sites have started and the last sale is expected 
by September 2018. The sites were classified as property, plant and 
equipment with a carrying value of $9m (land $6m, buildings $2m, and 
plant $1m). No amounts are held in the revaluation reserve for the sites 
held for sale.
The fair value of the sites held for sale is $9m.

12. Assets 
held for sale

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plant and 
equipment

Property, plant and equipment (PPE) is measured at fair value based 
on periodical valuations by an independent valuer, less accumulated 
depreciation and any impairment after the date of revaluation. 
Additions to PPE after the most recent valuation are recorded at cost. 
Cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition 
of the item, including: the cost of all materials, direct labour, resource 
management consent costs, and an appropriate allocation of variable 
and fixed overheads. 
An assessment of fair value is performed annually by an independent 
valuer to consider the underlying assumption of each asset class to 
determine whether a revaluation is required. Revaluation of land and 
buildings was performed at 31 March 2016; revaluation of terminal plant 
was performed at 31 March 2017, due to material changes in market 
conditions impacting the fair value.
Depreciation is provided on a straight-line basis. The major depreciation 
periods (in years) are:

Buildings

Plant and machinery

Land improvements

Terminal plant

10 – 35

5 – 35

15 – 35

5 – 35

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plant and 
equipment 
(continued)

Year ended 31 March 2018 

Cost/valuation

Balance at beginning of year

Additions

Disposals

Transfers between asset classes

Transfers to software in progress

Offset of accumulated depreciation on revaluation

Reclassification to assets held for sale

Valuation adjustment

Balance at end of year

Accumulated depreciation and impairment

Balance at beginning of year

Depreciation

Disposals

Offset of accumulated depreciation on revaluation

Balance at end of year

Carrying amounts

At 1 April 2017

At 31 March 2018

Construction in 
progress
$m

Buildings
$m

Land and 
improvements
$m

Plant and 
machinery
$m

Terminal  
plant
$m

48

61

–

(56)

(20)

–

–

–

33

–

–

–

–

–

48

33

135

–

(1)

10

–

(11)

(2)

(13)

118

(13)

(12)

1

11

(13)

122

105

305

–

(9)

6

–

–

(6)

28

324

(4)

(3)

–

–

(7)

301

317

341

–

(6)

35

–

–

(1)

–

369

(95)

(36)

5

–

(126)

246

243

Total
$m

1,012

61

(21)

–

(20)

(11)

(9)

15

183

–

(5)

5

–

–

–

–

183

1,027

–

(11)

–

–

(11)

183

172

(112)

(62)

6

11

(157)

900

870

Included in land ($3m), buildings ($22m), and plant and machinery ($1m) 
are assets held under finance leases (2017: land nil, buildings $39m, and 
plant and machinery $1m). 
For each revalued class, the carrying amount that would have been 
recognised had the assets been carried on a historical cost basis are: 
buildings $56m (2017: $50m); land and improvements $172m (2017: 
$172m); terminals $142m (2017: $146m); plant and machinery $209m 
(2017: $209m).

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plant and 
equipment 
(continued)

Year ended 31 March 2017

Cost/valuation

Balance at beginning of year

Recognised on acquisition

Additions

Disposals

Transfers between asset classes

Offset of accumulated depreciation on revaluation

Impairment losses recognised in profit and loss

Revaluation adjustment

Balance at end of year

Accumulated depreciation and impairment

Balance at beginning of year

Depreciation

Disposals

Offset of accumulated depreciation on revaluation

Balance at end of year

Carrying amounts

At 1 April 2016

At 31 March 2017

Construction in 
progress
$m

 Buildings 
$m

 Land and 
improvements 
$m

 Plant and 
machinery 
$m

Terminal  
plant
$m

67

1

72

–

(92)

–

–

–

48

–

–

–

–

–

67

48

113

14

–

(3)

11

–

(1)

1

135

(2)

(11)

–

–

(13)

111

122

206

114

–

(25)

10

–

(4)

4

305

(2)

(2)

–

–

(4)

204

301

258

32

–

(11)

62

–

–

–

341

(66)

(34)

5

–

(95)

192

246

115

85

–

–

9

(26)

–

–

183

(15)

(11)

–

26

–

100

183

PPE is valued using a level-three fair-value measurement in line with the 
fair-value hierarchy.

 Total 
$m

759

246

72

(39)

–

(26)

(5)

5

1,012

(85)

(58)

5

26

(112)

674

900

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plant and 
equipment 
(continued)

The following table shows the valuation technique used in measuring the 
fair value of PPE, as well as the significant unobservable inputs used.

Valuation techniques

The majority of land and buildings are valued using the 
direct capitalisation approach. This method involves 
striking a sustainable market rental, which is capitalised 
at an appropriate rate of return or yield, derived from an 
analysis of sales of comparable assets. 
The market rental is built up from:
• 
• 
A total value for land and buildings is determined by this 
approach. The value ascribed to the land is estimated 
based on recent land sales near each site, with the 
residual value being allocated to buildings.

fuel throughput margin
estimated shop rental (for non-fuel sales).

Terminal plant and plant and machinery are valued 
using the depreciated replacement-cost approach. 
This approach is based on the gross current replacement 
cost, reduced by factors providing for age, physical 
depreciation, and technical and functional obsolescence, 
taking into account an asset’s total estimated useful life 
and anticipated residual value (if any).

Significant unobservable inputs

Throughput rental rate (cents/litre)  
1.15 – 2.35 (Retail)
Throughput rental rate (cents/litre) 
1.00 (Truck stop)
Shop rental $125 – $450 per square 
metre
Capitalisation rate 5.0% – 10.0%

Cost estimates sourced from: 
contracting machinery suppliers 
and cost analysis of recent projects.

Buildings subject to finance leases are valued using the 
net present value of contracted rental cash flow at lease 
commencement over the remaining term of the lease.

Discount rate 6.5%.
Rental payments are sourced from 
lease agreements.

Highest and best use
Z holds properties where the current market value in use is lower than the 
highest and best alternative use. However, Z holds these properties as 
part of its strategic network and, therefore, does not currently intend to 
change the use of these assets. The assets are recorded at their highest 
and best alternative use valuation.

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Inter-relationship between key unobservable inputs 
and fair-value measurement

The estimated fair value would increase (decrease) if: 
•   throughput margins were higher (lower)
•   shop rental rates were higher (lower)
•   capitalisation rates were lower (higher)

The estimated fair value would increase (decrease) if:
•   cost was higher (lower)
•   remaining useful life was higher (lower)
•   technical and functional obsolescence was lower 

(higher)

The estimated fair value would increase (decrease) if:
•   discount rate was lower (higher)
•   net rental of the lease was higher (lower)
•   remaining term of the lease was longer (shorter)

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14. Intangible 
assets

Goodwill
Goodwill is the excess of purchase consideration and net identifiable 
assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortised, but it is tested for impairment 
annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances 
indicate that it might be impaired.

Brands
Brands were acquired as part of the Chevron New Zealand acquisition 
and are amortised over 6 years on a straight-line basis.

Contracts acquired
Contracts acquired include customer contracts, supply agreements, and 
leases acquired as part of the Chevron New Zealand acquisition. These 
contracts are amortised over 13 to 21 years on a straight-line basis.

Emissions trading scheme
Units acquired are carried at cost less any accumulated impairment as 
they are held for settlement of emissions obligations. Refer to note 15 for 
number of units held.

Other intangibles
Other intangibles include software, franchise rights, domain name, and 
occupation rights. Acquired computer software licences are capitalised 
on the basis of the costs incurred to acquire and bring to use the specific 
software. These costs are amortised over 3 years on a straight-line 
basis. Intangible assets with indefinite lives and intangible assets not yet 
available for use are tested for impairment annually and whenever there 
is an indication that the asset may be impaired.

Year ended 31 March 2018

Balance at beginning of year

Additions

Transfers from PPE in progress

Transfers between asset classes

Utilised

Amortisation

Balance at end of year

Cost

Accumulated amortisation

Balance at end of year

Software in 
progress
$m

-

33

20

(38)

-

-

15

15

-

15

Goodwill
$m

158

Brands
$m

32

Contracts 
acquired
$m

407

-

-

-

-

-

158

158

-

158

-

-

-

-

(6)

26

37

(11)

26

-

-

-

-

(23)

384

426

(42)

384

Emissions  
units
$m

84

100

-

-

(56)

-

128

128

-

128

Other
$m

12

-

-

38

-

(11)

39

100

(61)

39

Total
$m

693

133

20

-

(56)

(40)

750

864

(114)

750

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assets (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2017

Balance at beginning of year

Recognised on acquisition

Additions

Utilised

Divested

Amortisation

Balance at end of year

Cost

Accumulated amortisation

Balance at end of year

Software in 
progress
$m

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Goodwill
$m

-

158

-

-

-

-

158

158

-

158

Brands
$m

Contracts 
acquired
$m

Emissions  
units
$m

-

37

-

-

-

(5)

32

37

(5)

32

-

433

-

-

(7)

(19)

407

426

(19)

407

33

12

61

(22)

-

-

84

84

-

84

Other
$m

11

2

6

-

-

(7)

12

40

(28)

12

Total
$m

44

642

67

(22)

(7)

(31)

693

745

(52)

693

15. Emissions 
trading scheme

The Group is required to deliver emission units to a government agency 
to be able to sell products that emit pollutants. A provision is recognised 
in the Statement of financial position and is measured at the average cost 
of units acquired to satisfy the emissions obligation.

Stock of units

Balance at beginning of year

Units acquired and receivable 

Units utilised

Balance at end of year

Obligation

Obligation payable at 31 March

2018
Units
millions

2017
Units
millions

6

5

(4)

7

4

4

(2)

6

2018
Units
millions

7

2017
Units
millions

4

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16. Investment 
in Refining NZ

The Group’s investment in Refining NZ has been derecognised as an 
investment in associate as the Group no longer has significant influence. 
The investment is now accounted for as an equity investment at fair value 
through other comprehensive income in compliance with NZ IFRS 9, early 
adopted from 1 April 2017. The change in accounting treatment has been 
applied prospectively from 1 April 2017. 
The impact of changing the accounting treatment for the investment in 
Refining NZ as an investment in associate in compliance with NZ IAS 28 
to an equity investment in compliance with NZ IFRS 9 is as follows.

Total comprehensive income decreased by net $7m for the year ended 
31 March 2018:
• 
Increase attributable to dividends now recognised as revenue of $9m;
•  Offset by share of equity earnings no longer recognised in profit and 
loss of ($12m) and fair-value movements now recognised in other 
comprehensive income of ($4m). 

Investment in Refining NZ in the Statement of financial position has 
decreased by a net $8m to reflect fair-value movement in the share price 
of Refining NZ to $2.29 at 31 March 2018 and share of equity earnings and 
dividends no longer being offset against the investment value.

Statement of comprehensive income

Revenue – dividends received

Share of equity earnings of associate companies

Other comprehensive income / (loss) 

Statement of financial position

Investments – in Refining NZ

NZ IFRS 9
$m

NZ IAS 28
$m

Variance
$m

9

–

(4)

–

12

–

9

(12)

(4)

110

118

(8)

Refining NZ is classified as level 1 in the fair-value hierarchy as quoted 
prices in an active market are used to value the investment.

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17. Investments 
in associates

Associates are entities in which the Group has significant influence, but 
not control over the operating and financial policies. The Group financial 
statements include the Group’s share of the net surplus of associates on 
an equity-accounted basis from the date significant influence begins to 
the date significant influence ends.

Summary financial information for equity-accounted investments, not 
adjusted for the percentage ownership held by the Group (all with a 
reporting date of 31 December, except for Loyalty which has a 31 March 
reporting date).

Note

2018
$m

2017
$m

Listed

Refining NZ

Unlisted

Loyalty

Carrying amounts

Listed

Refining NZ

Unlisted

Loyalty New Zealand Limited (Loyalty)

Other associates

Total carrying amounts of investments 
in associates

New Zealand Oil Services Limited (NZOSL) Fuel storage

Wiri Oil Services Limited (WOSL)

Fuel storage

Marketing

25% 25%

50% 50%

44% 44%

Coastal Oil Logistics Limited (COLL)

Shipping operator 50% 50%

Ownership

Principal activity

2018 2017

Refinery

– 15%

Refer to note 16

(114)

Movements in carrying amounts

Note

Carrying amount at beginning of 
year

Derecognise Refining NZ as an 
associate

Dividends received 

Share of earnings of associate 
companies net of tax

Share of other comprehensive loss 
net of tax

Carrying amount at end of year

–

2

1

3

2018
$m

116

114

2

–

116

2017
$m

115

–

(4)

6

(1)

116

–

1

–

3

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Refining NZ from 1 April 2017 is no longer treated as an associate. Refer to note 16 for details.

2018

Current assets

Non-current assets

Current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Revenue 

Profit

2017

Current assets

Non-current assets

Current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Revenue

Profit

Other comprehensive loss

Loyalty
$m

NZOSL
$m

WOSL
$m

COLL
$m

80

12

70

13

89

1

5

–

5

–

36

–

3

–

3

–

28

–

14

2

14

–

57

–

Refining NZ
$m

Loyalty
$m

NZOSL
$m

WOSL
$m

COLL
$m

147

1,143

224

313

354

47

(4)

80

11

73

10

92

2

–

5

–

5

–

41

–

–

2

–

2

–

24

–

–

13

2

13

–

57

–

–

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subsidiaries and 
joint operations

Subsidiaries are those entities controlled, directly or indirectly, by 
Z. The purchase method is used to account for the acquisition of 
subsidiaries by Z. Identifiable assets acquired, liabilities, and contingent 
liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at 
their fair values at the acquisition date. The financial statements of 
subsidiaries are included in the Group financial statements from the date 
control begins to the date control ends.

The subsidiaries of the Group and their activities are shown below.
The financial statements of the subsidiaries are included in the Group’s 
financial statements. The financial year-end of all subsidiaries is 31 March.

Principal activity

Country of incorporation

2018 Holding

2017 Holding

Subsidiaries

Harbour City Property Investments Limited

Amalgamated 

Z Energy ESPP Trustee Limited

Z Energy LTI Trustee Limited

Challenge Petroleum Limited

Z Energy 2015 Limited

Trustee

Trustee

Amalgamated

Downstream fuel company

On 29 March 2018, Harbour City Property Investments Limited and 
Challenge Petroleum Limited were amalgamated into Z Energy Limited. 
Joint operations are those entities over whose activities the Group 
has joint control, established by contractual agreement and requiring 
unanimous consent for strategic financial and operating decisions. 
The Group financial statements includes the Group’s proportionate share, 
line by line.

Joint User Hydrant Installation

Joint Interplane Fuelling Services

Jointly Owned Storage Facility

Principal activity

Fuel storage

Fuel distribution

Fuel storage

Joint Ramp Service Operations Agreement

Fuel distribution

Wiri to Auckland Airport Pipeline

Fuel distribution

As a consequence of the acquisition of Z Energy 2015 Limited (previously 
known as Chevron New Zealand), Z Energy 2015 Limited was required under 
the terms of the joint venture arrangements to offer its ownership share 
in the JUHI and the WAP to the remaining participants (Z, Mobil and BP). 

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New Zealand

New Zealand

New Zealand

New Zealand

New Zealand

–

100%

100%

–

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

The Group has participating interests in five unincorporated jointly 
controlled operations relating to the storage and distribution of 
petroleum products. The revenues and expenses are allocated on a 
performance/usage basis rather than the share of the joint arrangement.
The Group has rights to the assets and obligations for the liabilities 
relating to the jointly controlled operations. At 31 March 2018, there were 
no contingent liabilities for the jointly controlled operations (2017: nil). 
The value of assets in these interests is $12m (2017: $16m).

2018 Holding

2017 Holding

33%

 50%

 50%

 50%

 40%

50%

50%

50%

50%

60%

As a result of the pre-emptive process, Z Energy 2015 Limited no longer has 
an ownership share in either the JUHI or the WAP, and Z has decreased its 
interest in the JUHI to 33% and its interest in the WAP to 40%.

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payable, accruals 
and other liabilities

Accounts payable

Accruals and other liabilities

Employee benefits payable

Accounts payable, accruals and other liabilities

2018
$m

585

96

15

696

2017
$m

378

35

18

431

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20. Provisions

A provision is recognised in the Statement of financial position when 
the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a 
past event, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be 
required to settle the obligation.
Estimated decommissioning and restoration costs are recognised at 
the estimated future cost. The estimated future cost is calculated using 
amounts discounted over the estimated useful economic life of the 
assets. The discount rate applied is a risk-free rate. Decommissioning and 
restoration costs expected to be settled within one year are classified as 
current liabilities. Decommissioning and restoration costs expected to be 
settled between 1 and 30 years are classified as non-current. 
Estimated remediation costs of sites are recognised on an accrual basis 
at the time there is a formal plan or obligation, legal or constructive, in 
place. The remediation costs are expected to be settled between 1 and 
30 years, depending on the location.
Other provisions includes people-related costs, business development 
funds, onerous leases, customs and duties, and general business provisions.

For the year ended 31 March 2018

remediation Other Total

Decommissioning, 
restoration and  

Balance at beginning of year

Created

Utilised

Released

Unwind of discount

Balance at end of year

Current

Non-current

Balance at end of year

61

1

(2)

(1)

3

62

15

47

62

7

14

(5)

(5)

-

11

11

–

11

68

15

(7)

(6)

3

73

26

47

73

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21. Borrowings

Financing arrangements
The Group’s debt includes bank facilities, bonds, and USPP notes secured 
against certain assets of the Group. The facilities require Z to maintain 
certain levels of shareholder funds and securities, and operate within defined 
performance and gearing ratios. The arrangements also include restrictions 
over the sale or disposal of certain assets without bank agreement. 
Throughout the year, the Group has complied with all debt covenant 
requirements imposed by lenders.
Bank facilities and bonds are recorded initially at fair value, net of 
transaction costs. After initial recognition, bank facilities and bonds 
are measured at amortised cost. Any difference between the initial 
recognised amount and the redemption value is recognised in the 
Statement of comprehensive income over the period of the borrowing, 
using the effective interest rate. USPP notes are recorded initially at fair 
value, net of transaction costs, and are revalued monthly. The movement 
in fair value is recognised in the hedging reserve.
Bank facilities, bonds, and USPP notes issue expenses, fees, and other 
costs incurred in arranging finance are capitalised and amortised over the 
term of the relevant debt instrument or debt facility, using the effective 
interest-rate method.

Bank facilities
At 31 March 2018, the Group had secured bank-debt facilities of $530m 
(2017: $890m). At 31 March 2018, $37m was drawn against these facilities 
(2017: $541m). The facilities comprise a $180m revolving-term debt 
facility drawn to $37m plus a $350m working capital facility drawn to $nil, 
both maturing in May 2019.
The bank-debt facilities are able to be drawn down as required, provided 
Z complies with debt covenants. All loans must be repaid on the relevant 
due dates. Interest rates are determined by referring to prevailing money 
market rates at the time of draw-down, plus a margin. Interest rates paid 
during the year ranged from 2.8 percent to 3.3 percent (2017: 3.0 percent 
to 3.8 percent).

Secured bank facilities

Facilities drawn down

Balance at end of year

Current

Non-current

Balance at end of year

2018
 $m 

530

37

37

–

37

37

2017
 $m 

890

541

541

51

490

541

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Bonds
The Group has four series of bonds quoted on the NZX Debt Market.

USPP notes
On 4 January 2018, the US Private Placement (USPP) was drawn, issuing 
USD270m ($378m). The issue was made in three equal tranches maturing 
in 2026, 2028, and 2030.

Balance at beginning of year

New bonds issued

Issuance costs

Bonds repaid

Amortisation

Balance at end of year

Current

Non-current

Balance at end of year

Repayment terms and interest rates:

Maturing on 15 August 2018,  
7.25% per annum fixed coupon rate

Maturing on 15 November 2019,  
6.50% per annum fixed coupon rate

Maturing on 1 November 2021,  
4.01% per annum fixed coupon rate

Maturing on 1 November 2023,  
4.32% per annum fixed coupon rate

Balance at end of year

2018
$m

501

–

–

–

1

502

150

352

502

150

134

149

69

502

2017
$m

430

220

(3)

(147)

1

501

–

501

501

150

134

148

69

Balance at beginning of year

New USPP notes issued

Issuance costs

Movement in fair-value hedge

Movement in foreign-exchange revaluation

Balance at end of year

Current

Non-current

Balance at end of year

Repayment terms and interest rates:

Maturing on 4 January 2026,  
3.83% per annum fixed coupon rate

Maturing on 4 January 2028,  
4.04% per annum fixed coupon rate

Maturing on 4 January 2030,  
4.14% per annum fixed coupon rate

501

Balance at end of year

2018
$m

–

378

(2)

(14)

(5)

357

–

357

357

119

119

119

357

2017
$m

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Fixed coupon
The fixed coupon bonds on issue are at a face value of $1.00 per bond. 
Interest is payable quarterly on all outstanding bonds.
At 31 March 2018, the fair value of bonds is $539m (2017: $548m) 
compared to the carrying value of $502m (2017: $501m). The fair value 
for bonds is the quoted price of the bonds on the NZX at 31 March 2018, 
representing a level-one measurement under the NZ IFRS 7 fair-value 
measurement hierarchy being quoted prices (unadjusted) in an active 
market for identical assets and liabilities.

Fixed coupon
Interest is payable semi-annually on all outstanding notes.
At 31 March 2018, the fair value of USPP notes is $400m (2017: nil) 
compared to the carrying value of $357m (2017: $nil). The fair value is 
calculated by discounting the future contractual cash flows at current 
market interest rates that are available for similar financial instruments. 
The fair value of the USPP notes are classified as level two on the fair-
value hierarchy. Refer to note 22 for the gains and losses on borrowings.

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22. Financial risk 
management

The Group has exposure to the following risks.
•  Credit risk
•  Liquidity risk
•  Market risk 
The board of directors has overall responsibility for the establishment 
and oversight of the Group’s risk management framework. The board 
has established an Audit and Risk Committee with responsibilities that 
include reviewing treasury practices and policies. 
The Group has a Treasury Management Committee to review and set 
treasury strategy within policy guidelines and report on market risk 
positions and exposures. The Group has developed a comprehensive, 
enterprise-wide risk management framework that guides management 
and the board in identifying, assessing, and monitoring new and existing 
risks. Management report to the Audit and Risk Committee and the board 
on the relevant risks, and the controls and treatments for those risks.
Foreign-exchange contracts, interest-rate swaps (IRS), interest-rate 
collars, commodity hedges, and basis swaps derivatives are not hedge 
accounted and are required to be accounted for at fair value through the 
Statement of comprehensive income. Derivative financial instruments are 
recognised initially at fair value at the date they are entered into (trade 
date). After initial recognition, derivative financial instruments are stated 
at fair value at each Statement of financial position date. The resulting 
gain or loss is recognised in the Statement of comprehensive income 
immediately. The fair value of cross-currency interest-rate swaps (CCIRS) 
and IRSs exclude accrued interest. All other derivatives do not contain 
interest components.

Hedge accounting 
CCIRS are hedge accounted as they are designated into an effective 
hedge relationship as a hedging instrument. The nature and the 
effectiveness of the hedge accounting relationship will derive where 
the gains and losses on re-measurement are recognised. The CCIRS 
derivatives are designated as either:
• 

fair-value hedges (the derivative is used to manage the variability in 
the fair value of recognised liabilities), or
cash flow hedges (the derivative is used to manage the variability in 
cash flows of highly probable forecast transactions).

• 

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At inception, each hedge relationship is formalised in an NZ IFRS 9 
compliant hedge documentation. At inception, Z decided to not include 
the cross-currency basis element in the hedging relationship as allowed 
under NZ IFRS 9. 
Hedge accounting is discontinued when the hedge instrument expires or 
is sold, terminated, exercised, or no longer qualifies for hedge accounting.
Z issued foreign-currency debt on 4 January 2018. The Group’s risk 
management policy is to convert all of the proceeds of the debt issuance 
to NZD and convert the foreign currency fixed rate of the debt issuance 
to NZD floating rate in line with Z’s interest-rate risk management 
guidelines of Z using a fixed-to-floating CCIRS. To mitigate profit or loss 
volatility, the CCIRS is designated into a fair-value hedge and cash flow 
hedge relationship.
Z designates the entire CCIRS to hedge its foreign-currency risk and 
interest-rate risk and applies a hedge ratio of 1:1, except for the cross-
currency basis elements of the CCIRS that are excluded from the 
designation and are separately accounted for as a cost of hedging. This 
cost is recognised in other comprehensive income in a cost of hedging 
reserve. The Group’s Treasury policy is for the critical terms of the CCIRS 
contracts to align with the hedged item.
Z determines the existence of an economic relationship between the 
hedging instrument and the hedged item based on the currency, amount, 
and timing of the respective cash flows, reference interest rates, tenors, 
repricing dates, maturities, and notional amounts. Z assesses whether the 
derivative designated in each hedging relationship is expected to be and 
has been effective in offsetting the changes in cash flows of the hedged 
item using the hypothetical derivative method.
In these hedge relationships, the main source of ineffectiveness is the 
effect of the counterparty and Z’s own credit risk on the fair value of the 
CCIRS, which is not reflected in the change in the fair value of the hedged 
cash flows attributable to the change in exchange and interest rates.
The effect of Z’s hedge accounting policies in managing both its foreign-
exchange risk and interest-rate risk related to borrowings denominated in 
foreign currency is presented in the tables on the next page.

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The details of the hedging instrument as at 31 March 2018 are as follows.

At 31 March 2018

Hedge type

Cash flow hedge and fair-value hedge

Interest-rate risk and foreign-currency risk

Nominal 
amount of 
the hedging 
instrument

Carrying amount 
of the hedging 
instrument
$m

Statement of  
financial position 
 line item

Change in value used 
for calculating hedge 
ineffectiveness
$m

Cost of hedging 
reserve
$m

Cross-currency swaps (8 years, rate 3.83%)

USD 90m

(7) Derivative financial instruments

Cross-currency swaps (10 years, rate 4.04%)

USD 90m

(7) Derivative financial instruments

Cross-currency swaps (12 years, rate 4.14%)

USD 90m

(8) Derivative financial instruments

Total

USD 270m

(22)

The details of hedged items as at 31 March 2018 are as follows.

(7)

(7)

(8)

(22)

–

–

–

–

At 31 March 2018

Hedge type

Cash flow hedge and fair-value hedge

Interest-rate and foreign-currency risk

Borrowings (8 years, rate 3.83%)

Borrowings (10 years, rate 4.04%)

Borrowings (12 years, rate 4.14%)

Total

Carrying amount of the 
hedged instrument item

Accumulated amount of fair value 
hedge adjustment on the hedge 
item included the carrying amount

Assets
$m

Liabilities
$m

Assets
$m

Liabilities
$m

Statement of 
financial position  
line item

Change in value used 
for calculating hedge 
ineffectiveness
$m

Cost of 
hedging 
reserve
$m

–

–

–

(119)

(119)

(119)

(357)

4

5

5

14

Borrowings

Borrowings

Borrowings

–

–

–

–

7

7

8

22

–

1

1

2

There was no hedge ineffectiveness for the year ended 31 March 2018.
The following table provides a reconciliation by risk category of  
components of equity and analysis of other comprehensive income items,  
net of tax, resulting from cash flow hedge accounting.

Opening balance

Hedging gains and losses recognised in OCI

Amount reclassified to profit or loss

Closing balance

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Cash flow hedge reserve
 $m 

Cost of hedging
 $m 

–

7

(5)

2 

–

–

–

–

Total
 $m 

–

7

(5)

2 

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Fair-value hedges
Z has entered into CCIRSs (the hedging instruments) to hedge the 
interest-rate risk (the hedged risk) arising from the USD USPP notes 
(the hedged items). These transactions have been designated as  
fair-value hedges.
The following changes are recognised in profit or loss. 
•  The change in fair value of the hedging instruments.
•  The change in fair value of the underlying hedged items attributable 

to the hedged risk.

Once hedging is discontinued, the fair-value adjustments to the 
carrying amount of the hedged item arising from the hedged risk is 
amortised through profit or loss from that date through to maturity of the 
hedged item.

Cash flow hedges
Z has entered into CCIRSs (the hedging instruments) to hedge the 
variability in cash flows arising from interest-rate and foreign-currency 
exchange-rate movements of the USD USPP notes (the hedged items).
The following changes are recognised in profit or loss (interest costs).
•  Any gain or loss in relation to the ineffective portion of the hedging 

instrument.

•  Fair-value changes in the hedging instrument previously accumulated 

in other comprehensive income, transfer to profit or loss when 
the underlying transactions are recognised in the Statement of 
comprehensive income.

Once hedging is discontinued, any cumulative gain or loss previously 
recognised in other comprehensive income is recognised in profit or loss 
(interest costs) either:
• 
• 

at the same time as the forecast transaction, or
immediately, if the transaction no longer expected to occur.

Cost of hedging
The change in fair value of the hedging instrument relating to the foreign-
currency basis component of the interest-rate swap is recognised in other 
comprehensive income and accumulated in a separate reserve in equity. 
Subsequently, the cumulative amount is transferred to the Statement of 
comprehensive income at the same time as the hedged item impacts the 
profit or loss. 

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Credit risk
Credit risk refers to the risk that a counterparty will default on its 
contractual obligations, resulting in financial loss to the Group. The Group 
is exposed to credit risk in the normal course of business, including risk 
arising from trade receivables with its customers, financial derivatives, 
and transactions (including cash balances) with financial institutions.
The Group has adopted a policy to assure the creditworthiness of our 
counterparties, as a means of mitigating the risk of financial loss from 
defaults. The Group minimises its exposure to credit risk of trade receivables 
by adopting counterparty credit limits and standard payment terms.
Derivative counterparties and cash deposit transactions are limited to 
high-credit, quality financial institutions and organisations in the relevant 
industry. The Group’s exposure and the credit ratings of counterparties 
are monitored, and the aggregate value of transactions concluded are 
spread amongst approved counterparties.
The carrying amounts of financial assets recognised in the Statement 
of financial position best represent the Group’s maximum exposure to 
credit risk at the reporting date. Generally, no security is held on these 
amounts except for retailer-owned, retailer-operated service stations 
where Z holds bank guarantees, and certain commercial customers 
where Z holds personal guarantees and registered interest in line with 
the Property Protection Securities Act. 
Concentration of credit risk for trade receivables is limited due to the 
Group’s large customer base. Less than 2 percent (2017: 1 percent) of the 
Group’s receivables are more than 30 days overdue.

Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that assets held by the Group cannot readily be 
converted to cash to meet the Group’s contracted cash flow obligations. 
Liquidity risk is monitored by continuously forecasting cash flows and 
matching the maturity profiles of financial assets and liabilities.
The Group’s approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as 
possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities 
when due, under both normal and stress conditions. The Group manages 
liquidity risk by maintaining an adequate amount of committed credit 
facilities and by spreading debt maturities.

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The following tables analyse the Group’s financial liabilities into relevant 
maturity groupings based on the earliest possible contractual maturity 
date at year end. The amounts in the tables are contractual undiscounted 
cash flows, which include interest through to maturity.

At 31 March 2018

Non-derivative financial liabilities

Accounts payable

Finance leases

Long-term loan

Bonds

USPP notes

Non-derivative financial liabilities

Derivative financial instruments

IRS

Commodity hedges

CCIRS

Basis swap

Derivative financial instruments

6 months 
or less
$m

6 to 12 
months
$m

(585)

(1)

(1)

(164)

(7)

(758)

1

–

(1)

–

–

–

(1)

(1)

(9)

(7)

(18)

(2)

–

(1)

(5)

(8)

1 to 2  
years
$m

–

(2)

(37)

(151)

(15)

(205)

(3)

–

(3)

–

(6)

2 to 5  
years
$m

–

(10)

–

(170)

(45)

(225)

(6)

–

(14)

6

(14)

5+  
years 
$m

Contractual 
cash flows
$m

Statement of 
financial position
$m

–

(11)

–

(72)

(449)

(532)

(7)

–

(37)

25

(19)

(585)

(25)

(39)

(566)

(523)

(585)

(16)

(37)

(502)

(357)

(1,738)

(1,497)

(17)

–

(56)

26

(47)

(18)

–

(22)

(1)

(41)

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At 31 March 2017

Non-derivative financial liabilities

Accounts payable

Finance leases

Long-term loan

Short-term loan

Bonds

Non-derivative financial liabilities

Derivative financial instruments

IRS

Commodity hedges

Derivative financial instruments

6 months 
or less
$m

6 to 12  
months
$m

(378)

(1)

(8)

(51)

(14)

(452)

–

(3)

(3)

–

(1)

(8)

–

(14)

(23)

–

–

–

1 to 2  
years
$m

–

(2)

(17)

–

(173)

(192)

(1)

–

(1)

2 to 5  
years
$m

–

(7)

(494)

–

(317)

(818)

(7)

–

(7)

5+  
years 
$m

Contractual 
cash flows
$m

Statement of 
financial position
$m

–

(7)

–

–

(75)

(82)

(2)

–

(2)

(378)

(18)

(527)

(51)

(593)

(378)

(11)

(490)

(51)

(501)

(1,567)

(1,431)

(10)

(3)

(13)

(10)

(3)

(13)

The carrying value of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded in 
the financial statements is their amortised cost except for derivatives and 
Z’s investment in Refining NZ (refer to note 16), which are recorded at 
fair value. 
The fair value for derivatives, which is their carrying value, is calculated 
using observable market prices (forward price curve for the relevant 
underlying interest rates, foreign-exchange rates, or commodity prices) 
based on discounted cash flow analysis. It therefore represents a level-
two measurement under the NZ IFRS 7 fair-value measurement hierarchy, 
being inputs other than quoted prices included within level one that 
are observable for the asset or liabilities, either directly (as prices) or 
indirectly (derived from prices).
The derivatives are classified as level two, as observable inputs are used 
to determine the fair value.

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Market risk

Commodity-hedges risk
The Group has exposure to purchase timing risk on commodities. This is 
defined as the difference in timing of when purchases of crude and 
product are priced, and when volumes of product are sold each month. 
The Group enters into commodity-swap contracts under the terms of its 
Treasury policy to reduce the risk from price fluctuations, by matching 
purchase and sales volumes in a particular month. All hedging is within a 
6-month duration. At 31 March 2018, the fair value of commodity hedges 
was $nil (2017: ($3m)).

Sensitivity analysis
At 31 March 2018, if the oil commodity price had weakened/strengthened 
by 10 percent in which the Group has commodity-price risk (with all other 
variables held constant), there would be $2m higher/lower impact on 
after-tax profit for the year (2017: nil).

Interest-rate risk
The Group’s primary interest-rate risk arises from its total gross debt 
(refer to note 21). In line with its Treasury policy, the Group manages 
its exposure to interest-rate risk by entering into IRS and CCIRS. By 
managing the interest-rate risk, Z aims to minimise the cost of debt and 
manage the impact of interest-rate volatility on the Group’s earnings.
The aggregate notional principal amount of the outstanding IRS at 
31 March 2018 was $655m (2017: $735m) and the fair value of the IRS was 
($18m) (2017: ($10m)). The aggregate notional principal amount of the 
outstanding interest-rate collar at 31 March 2018 was nil (2017: $30m) 
and the fair value nil (2017: nil). The aggregate notional principal amount 
of the outstanding CCIRS at 31 March 2018 was $378m (2017: nil) and the 
fair value of the CCIRS was ($22m) (2017: nil).
On the back of the USPP and the related CCIRS, Z entered into a Bill Libor 
swap to potentially reduce the costs associated with undertaking a US 
Private Placement (USPP).
Under the Bills Libor swap, Z receives NZDUSD Bills Libor in line with 
the duration of the underlying bond issuance and simultaneously pays 
NZDUSD Bills Libor on a shorter tenor of 1 year.
Basis swaps gives rise to foreign-exchange risk exposures both on 
the principal and on the interest payments. Under the contractual 
arrangements, the USD principal amount resets quarterly based on 

the actual FX spot rate of NZD/USD. The impact of quarterly resets 
are required to be cash settled under the contractual terms, and so 
fluctuations in foreign-exchange rates will have an impact on cash flows 
and valuations of these instruments.
Exposures to foreign-exchange risk on quarterly re-setting notionals 
on the 8-year, 10-year, and 12-year basis swaps are offset in the first 
12 months with a shorter tenor 1-year basis swap contract. Past the initial 
12 month term of these structures, Z intends to continually renew the 
1-year basis swap contract to continue to offset this foreign exchange 
risk. These future contractual arrangements are not currently in place, 
and so Z has demonstrated the impact of these exposures for interest 
rate risk, foreign-currency risk, and liquidity risk.

At 31 March 2018

Interest-rate exposure 
borrowing

Less than 
1 year
$m

187

1 to 2 
years
$m

135

2 to 5 
years
$m

150

5+ years
$m

448

Cross-currency swaps

378

–

Interest-rate swaps

(120)

(135)

–

75

Net interest-rate 
exposure

445

–

225

(378)

180

250

Total 
$m

920

–

–

920

At 31 March 2017

Interest-rate exposure 
borrowing

Cross-currency swaps

Interest-rate swaps

Net interest-rate 
exposure

Less than 
1 year
$m

541

–

30

571

1 to 2 
years
$m

150

2 to 5 
years
$m

285

5+ years
$m

Total 
$m

70

1,046

–

–

(150)

(135)

–

150

–

255

325

–

–

1,046

Sensitivity analysis 
At 31 March 2018, if bank interest rates at that date had been 100 basis 
points higher/lower (with all other variables held constant), it would 
change after-tax profit for the year by $12m higher/$15m lower 
(2017: $10m higher/$11m lower) and change other comprehensive 
income for the year by $3m higher/lower (2017: nil).

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future events, such as a default on the bank loans or other credit events. 
The potential net impact of this offsetting is disclosed in ‘Amount after 
applying rights of offset under ISDA agreements’. Z does not hold and is 
not required to post collateral against its derivative positions. 

Derivative 
position as 
at 31 March 
2018
$m

Amount after 
applying 
rights of offset 
under ISDA 
agreements
$m

Derivative 
position as 
at 31 March 
2017
$m

Amount after 
applying 
rights of offset 
under ISDA 
agreements
$m

Derivative assets

Derivative liabilities

Non-derivative 
financial liabilities

9

(50)

(41)

–

(41)

(41)

9

(22)

(13)

–

(13)

(13)

forecast of earnings and cash flows
capital needs over the forecast period
available sources of capital and relative cost.

Capital management
The key factors in determining the Group’s optimal capital structure are:
•  nature of activities 
• 
• 
• 
The Group’s capital includes share capital and retained earnings. 
The Group’s borrowings are subject to certain compliance ratios relevant 
to the facility agreements or the trust deed applicable to the borrowings.
Discussions on refinancing bank-debt facilities will normally begin at least 
3 months before maturity with facility terms agreed at least 3 months 
before maturity. Bank facilities are maintained with AA- or above rated 
financial institutions, with a syndicate of four bank counterparties to 
ensure diversification.

Foreign-currency risk
The Group has exposure to currency risk on the value of its sales 
contracts, commodity/product supply purchases, other transaction flows, 
and assets/liabilities denominated in foreign currencies. The Group 
enters into forward exchange contracts under the terms of its Treasury 
policy to reduce the risk from price fluctuations of foreign-currency 
commitments, mainly associated with purchasing hydrocarbons. 
The Group enters into CCIRS under the terms of its Treasury policy 
to reduce the risk from price fluctuations of foreign currency of the 
USD USPP notes.
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated to the functional 
currency of the Group at exchange rates at the dates of the transactions. 
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies 
at the reporting date are translated to the functional currency at 
the exchange rate at that date. The foreign currency gain or loss on 
monetary items is the difference between the translation of the foreign 
currency into New Zealand dollars at the beginning and end of the 
periods. The resulting gain or loss is recognised in the Statement of 
comprehensive income immediately.
The aggregate notional principal amount of the outstanding forward 
foreign-exchange contracts at 31 March 2018 was $58m (2017: $9m). 
The aggregate notional principal amount of the outstanding cross-
currency swap at 31 March 2018 was $378m (2017: nil). At balance date, 
the fair value of forward foreign-exchange contracts outstanding was 
nil (2017: nil). At balance date the fair value of cross-currency swap 
outstanding was ($22m) (2017: nil).

Sensitivity analysis
At 31 March 2018, if the New Zealand dollar had strengthened/weakened 
by 10 percent against the currencies with which the Group has foreign-
currency risk (with all other variables held constant), after-tax profit 
for the year would change by $5m higher/$13m lower (2017: $9m 
higher/$10m lower) and change other comprehensive income for the 
year by $5m lower/higher (2017: nil).
Z enters into derivative transactions under International Swaps 
Derivatives Association (ISDA) master agreements. The ISDA 
agreements do not meet the criteria for offsetting in the balance sheet 
for accounting purposes. This is because Z does not have any current 
legally enforceable right to offset recognised amounts. Under the ISDA 
agreements, the right to offset is enforceable only on the occurrence of 

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23. Leases

Operating leases
Operating leases, where the lessor effectively retains substantially all the 
risks and benefits of ownership of the leased items, are recognised in 
the Statement of comprehensive income on a straight-line basis over the 
period of the lease term.
The Group has receivables from operating leases as a lessor relating to 
the lease of premises. These receivables expire as follows. 

Operating lease receivables as lessor

Between 0 to 1 year 

Between 1 to 5 years

More than 5 years

Operating lease receivables as lessor

2018
$m

2017
$m

4

8

2

14

3

5

2

10

The Group as the lessee has various non-cancellable operating leases. 
The leases have varying terms, escalation clauses, and renewal rights. 
On renewal, the terms of the lease are renegotiated. The lease payables 
are predominantly for the lease of land and buildings.

Operating lease payables as lessee

Between 0 to 1 year 

Between 1 to 5 years

More than 5 years

Operating lease payables as lessee

2018
$m

32

106

116

254

2017
$m

30

92

102

224

Finance leases as lessee
Finance leases, which transfer to the lessee substantially all the risks and 
benefits incidental to ownership of the leased items, are capitalised at 
the lower of fair value or present value of the minimum lease payments. 
The leased assets and corresponding liabilities are therefore recognised 
and the assets are depreciated in line with the Group’s depreciation 
policy to reflect the estimated useful lives.
Each lease payment is allocated between the liability and finance charges 
so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining 
balance of the liability for each year.
The Group has finance leases arising from the sale and leaseback of 
buildings and plant and machinery. These lease contracts expire within 
2 to 18 years and have additional terms of renewal. The Group also 
receives some sub-lease income on these assets, but this does not have 
a significant impact on the Statement of comprehensive income.

Present value of minimum lease payments

Between 0 to 1 year 

Between 1 to 5 years

More than 5 years

Present value of minimum lease payments

Lease liability under finance leases

Between 0 to 1 year 

Between 1 to 5 years

More than 5 years

Minimum lease payments

2018
$m

2017
$m

1

7

8

16

3

11

11

25

(9)

16

1

5

5

11

2

9

7

18

(7)

11

Lease costs expensed and sub-lease income received through the 
Statement of comprehensive income during the year were $34m 
(2017: $31m) and $3m (2017: $1m) respectively.

Less interest attributable to future years

Present value of minimum lease payments

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24. Share capital 
and distributions

Ordinary shares (fully paid)

Total issued capital at beginning of year

Movements in issued and fully paid 
ordinary shares 

Share-based payment

Total issued capital at end of year

Ordinary shares (fully paid)

Total issued capital at end of year

2018
$m

430

(1)

429

2017
 $m 

431

(1)

430

2018
Shares
millions

400

2017
Shares
millions

400

All fully paid ordinary shares have equal voting rights and share equally in 
dividends and equity. The issued shares have no par value. All authorised 
shares are issued.
Z Energy LTI Trustee Limited holds 747,420 shares at a cost of $5m for 
Z’s restricted share long-term incentive plan (2017: 869,906, $5.5m).

Dividend 

2016 Final dividend (paid June 2016)

2017 Interim dividend (paid December 2016)

2017 Final dividend (paid June 2017)

2018 Interim dividend (paid December 2017)

 $m 

 cents per share

72

38

80

42

18.1

 9.4

19.9

10.4

Final dividend declared after balance date not provided. Refer to note 30.

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25. Share-based 
payments

Z Energy Restricted Share Long-Term Incentive Plan 
(RSLTIP)
Z provides an RSLTIP for selected senior employees. Under the RSLTIP, 
ordinary shares in the Parent are purchased on-market by, Z Energy LTI 
Trustee Limited (the Trustee). Participants purchase shares from the 
Trustee with funds lent to them by the Parent.
The amount of shares that vest will depend on Z’s total shareholder 
return ranking within a peer group of the NZX50 over a 3-year period, 
although a reduced period may be used in some cases. If the individual 
is still employed by the Parent at the end of the vesting period, the 
employee is provided a cash bonus which must be used to repay the loan. 
The shares are then transferred to the employee. 

Balance at the 
start of year

Granted 
during year

Exercised 
during year

Forfeited 
during year

Balance at the 
end of year

Vested and 
exercisable at 
end of year

Grant date 
2018

20 May 2014

29 May 2015

23 May 2016

22 May 2017

Total

Vesting date

31 March 2017

31 March 2018

31 March 2019

31 March 2020

Weighted average exercise price

2017

19 August 2013

20 May 2014

29 May 2015

23 May 2016

Total

31 March 2016

31 March 2017

31 March 2018

31 March 2019

Weighted average exercise price

Exercise price

Number of 
shares

Number of 
shares

324,070

323,296

222,540

–

–

–

–

238,751

Number of 
shares

(324,070)

–

–

–

Number of 
shares

Number of 
shares

Number of 
shares

–

(87,615)

(16,179)

(14,964)

–

235,681

206,361

223,787

–

235,681

–

–

869,906

238,751

(324,070)

(118,758)

665,829

235,681

$3.84

$6.54

$7.35

$5.98

371,457

373,776

330,525

–

–

–

–

225,984

(371,457)

–

–

–

–

(49,706)

(7,229)

(3,444)

1,075,758

225,984

(371,457)

(60,379)

$3.71

$4.34

–

324,070

323,296

222,540

869,906

$5.75

–

324,070

–

–

324,070

$3.84

$3.84

$5.98

$8.20

$8.00

$3.71

$3.84

$5.98

$8.20

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25. Share-based 
payments 
(continued)

Measurement of fair values 
The fair value of the RSLTIP has been determined using the framework 
of the Black-Scholes and Margrabe option pricing models for the 
schemes vesting 2017 - 2019. For the scheme vesting 2020 a Monte Carlo 
Simulation has been used now Z has been listed on the NZX/ASX for 
5 years and sufficient historical data is now available to implement this 
more comprehensive approach. 

Weighted average share price at grant date

Contractual life

Risk-free rate

Standard deviation of Z share price

Standard deviation of Z’s TSR

Standard deviation of NZX50

Standard deviation of peers TSR

31 March 2020

31 March 2019

31 March 2018

31 March 2017

Vesting date of scheme

$8.00

2.86 years

2.1%

–

18% – 25%

–

20% – 22%

$8.20

3.00 years

2.1%

$5.98

2.84 years

3.1%

$3.84

2.86 years

3.9%

20% – 25%

17.5% – 22.5%

17.0% – 22.5%

–

9.0%

–

–

8.0%

–

–

9.2%

–

Correlation between Z share price and NZX50

–

0.32-0.40

0.32-0.40

0.32-0.54

Correlation between Z’s TSR and peers TSR (average)

Estimated fair value per share

0.16-0.19

$4.22

–

$3.48

–

$2.24

–

$1.24

Assumptions have been made that the participants will remain employed 
with Z and will achieve the minimum performance levels in each period to 
the vesting date. Dividends paid on shares are not material to the value of 
the shares granted under the RSLTIP. 
The fair value of the share-based payments is recognised as an expense, 
with a corresponding increase in equity, over the vesting period of the 
plan. The expense relating to the RSLTIP in the year ended 31 March 2018 
was $0.6m (2017: $1m). 
An employee share purchase programme also exists, which does not have 
a material impact on these financial statements. The ESPP scheme holds 
102,837 shares.
The LTI plan also holds unallocated shares of 138,114.

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26. Related 
parties

Included in the Statement of comprehensive income are sales and 
expenses that arise from transactions between the Group and associated 
companies. Such transactions comprise sales and purchases of goods 
and services in the ordinary course of business on normal trading terms, 
but also include dividends and interest.
Certain Z Directors have relevant interests in several companies 
with which Z has transactions in the normal course of business. 
Some Z Directors are also non-executive directors of other companies. 
Any transactions undertaken with these entities have been entered into 
as part of the ordinary business. 
Key management personnel have been defined as the directors, the 
CEO, and the executive team for the Group. Executive members also 
participate in the Group’s Restricted Share Long-Term Incentive Plan. 
Refer to note 25.

Transactions with related parties

Received/(paid)

Associates – sale of goods and services

Associates – purchase of goods and services

Refining NZ – processing fees, customs 
and excise duties

COLL – distribution

NZOSL

WOSL

Other

Refining NZ – sale of goods and services

Refining NZ – processing fees, customs 
and excise duties

Key management personnel

Short-term employee benefits

Other long-term benefits

Balances at the end of year

Associates – payable

Refining NZ – processing fees, customs 
and excise duties

Other

Refining NZ – processing fees, customs 
and excise duties

2018
$m

2017
$m

–

–

(23)

(13)

(13)

(7)

1

(798)

8

2

–

–

(59)

1

(756)

(24)

(18)

(10)

(10)

–

–

7

2

(56)

(4)

–

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27. Commitments

Commitments relate to PPE and the Good in the Hood community programme.

28. Contingent 
liabilities

29. Contingent 
assets

30. Events after 
balance date

Committed to but not provided for

2018
$m

30

2017
$m

40

The Group has guaranteed an exposure of up to USD3m ($4m) to a 
financier of one of the Group’s associate companies (2017: USD4m 
($6m)). This guarantee reduces by USD1m annually. 

The Group has no contingent assets (2017: nil). 

Dividend
On 2 May 2018, the directors approved a fully imputed dividend of 
$0.219 per share, which is equal to $88m, to be paid on 30 May 2018 
(2017: $0.199 per share, $80m).

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Independent Auditor’s 
Independent Auditor’s Report 
Report 

To the shareholders of Z Energy Limited 

To the shareholders of Z Energy Limited 
Report on the consolidated financial statements 

Opinion 
Report on the consolidated financial statements 
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements of 
Z Energy Limited (the company) and its subsidiaries (the group) on 
pages 76 to 116: 

Opinion 

ii. comply with New Zealand Equivalents to International Financial

i. present fairly in all material respects the Group’s financial position as at
31 March 2018 and its financial performance and cash flows for the year
ended on that date; and
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated 
Reporting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards.
financial statements of Z Energy Limited (the 
company) and its subsidiaries (the group) on pages 
1 to 32: 

Basis for opinion 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements 
which comprise: 

—  the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 March 2018;
—  the consolidated  statements of comprehensive income, changes in equity

and cash flows for the year then ended; and 

explanatory information. 

—  notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies and other 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated 
financial statements which comprise: 

— the consolidated statement of financial position 

as at 31 March 2018; 

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (New Zealand) (‘ISAs (NZ)’). We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is 
sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. 

i. present fairly in all material respects the Group’s 
financial position as at 31 March 2018 and its 
We are independent of the group in accordance with Professional and Ethical Standard 1 (Revised) Code of Ethics for Assurance Practitioners issued by the New Zealand 
Auditing and Assurance Standards Board and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants’ Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (IESBA Code), and we 
financial performance and cash flows for the 
have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements and the IESBA Code.  
year ended on that date; and 

— the consolidated  statements of comprehensive 
income, changes in equity and cash flows for 
the year then ended; and 

© 2018 KPMG, a New Zealand partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. 

ii. comply with New Zealand Equivalents to 

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International Financial Reporting Standards. 

— notes, including a summary of significant 
accounting policies and other explanatory 
information. 

  Basis for opinion 

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (New Zealand) (‘ISAs (NZ)’). We 

believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. 

We are independent of the group in accordance with Professional and Ethical Standard 1 (Revised) Code of 

Ethics for Assurance Practitioners issued by the New Zealand Auditing and Assurance Standards Board and the 

International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants’ Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (IESBA 

Code), and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements and the 

IESBA Code.  

Our responsibilities under ISAs (NZ) are further described in the auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the 

consolidated financial statements section of our report. 

Our firm has also provided other assurance services to the group in relation to a review of the cost of stock 

adjustment. Subject to certain restrictions, partners and employees of our firm may also deal with the group on 

normal terms within the ordinary course of trading activities of the business of the group. These matters have 

not impaired our independence as auditor of the group. The firm has no other relationship with, or interest in, the 

group.  

  Scoping 

The scope of our audit is designed to ensure that we perform adequate work to be able to give an opinion on the 

financial statements as a whole, taking into account the structure of the , the financial reporting systems, 

processes and controls, and the industry in which it operates. 

© 2018 KPMG, a New Zealand partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent 

member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. 

 
 
 
 
 
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Our responsibilities under ISAs (NZ) are further described in the auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated financial statements section of our report. 

Our firm has also provided other assurance services to the group in relation to a review of the cost of stock adjustment. Subject to certain restrictions, partners and 
employees of our firm may also deal with the group on normal terms within the ordinary course of trading activities of the business of the group. These matters have not 
impaired our independence as auditor of the group. The firm has no other relationship with, or interest in, the group.  

  Scoping 

The scope of our audit is designed to ensure that we perform adequate work to be able to give an opinion on the financial statements as a whole, taking into account the 
structure of the financial reporting systems, processes and controls, and the industry in which it operates. 

The context for our audit is set by the major activities in the financial year ended 31 March 2018, which included the issue of the US private placement on 4 January 2018 
and an ERP implementation from 1 November 2017.  

  Materiality 

The scope of our audit was influenced by our application of materiality. Materiality helped us to determine the nature, timing and extent of our audit procedures and to evaluate 
the effect of misstatements, both individually and on the consolidated financial statements as a whole. The materiality for the consolidated financial statements as a whole 
was set at $18 million determined with reference to a benchmark of group total revenue. We chose the benchmark because, in our view, this is a key measure of the group’s 
performance. The group also evaluates its own performance on replacement cost profit and we have benchmarked against this measure and historical cost profit. 

  Key audit matters 

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the consolidated financial statements in the current 
period. We summarise below those matters and our key audit procedures to address those matters in order that the shareholders as a body may better understand the 
process by which we arrived at our audit opinion. Our procedures were undertaken in the context of and solely for the purpose of our statutory audit opinion on the 
consolidated financial statements as a whole and we do not express discrete opinions on separate elements of the consolidated financial statements. 

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The key audit matter 

How the matter was addressed in our audit 

Issuance of USPP and NZ IFRS 9 transition 

Refer to Note 21 and 22 in the Financial Statements. 

—  We reviewed the USPP documentation and agreed key terms and balances to calculations and disclosures. 

The issuance of the US Private Placement (USPP), related 
cross-currency interest rate swaps (CCIRS) and the 
transition to NZ IFRS 9 is a key audit matter due to the 
significance to Z’s consolidated statement of financial 
position.  There is complexity and judgement involved in 
determining the appropriate valuation and accounting 
treatment for the CCIRS. 

—  We reviewed hedge accounting structures to ensure compliance with NZ IFRS 9.

—  Our valuation specialists re-valued all CCIRS’s using valuation models and inputs independent from 

those utilised by management. 

—  We have reviewed the significant increase in disclosures required for NZ IFRS 9.

We found the accounting and completeness of disclosures for the issuance of the USPP, fair value of 
CCIRS’s and the NZ IFRS 9 transition to be appropriate. 

Valuation of land and buildings 

Refer to Note 13 in the Financial Statements. 

Valuation of land and buildings is a key audit matter due to 
the magnitude and judgement involved in the assessment 
of the fair value of these assets. The judgment relates to 
the valuation methodologies used and the assumptions 
included in each of those methodologies. 

—  We read the valuation report prepared in the prior year and found the valuation approach was in 

accordance with professional valuation standards and suitable for determining the fair value of land and 
buildings. We assessed the competence, objectivity and independence of the valuer(s) used. 
—  We updated our comparison of the assumptions inherent in the valuations which are judgemental in

nature and which have the largest impact on the value of land and buildings, such as: 
•
•

Comparing a sample of throughput volumes to Chevron New Zealand volume reports.
Assessing the reasonableness of the throughput cents per litre applied, with assistance from our 
valuation specialists.
Comparing shop rentals for a sample of sites, land values and capitalisation rates to recent sales data.
Comparing assets in the fixed asset register to those valued to check all sites have been included 
in the fair value exercise. 

•
•

—  We compared the valuer’s assessment of those asset classes which do not require a valuation, to
market evidence which supports there is not a material change in the value of those asset classes. 

We found the valuation methodology and inputs used in the measurement of the fair value of land and 
buildings to be appropriate. 

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The Directors, on behalf of the group, are responsible for the other information included in the entity’s Annual Report. Other information includes the Chairman’s report, 
Chief Executive’s report, disclosures relating to corporate governance and statutory information. Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover any 
other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.  

In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial statements our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information 
is materially inconsistent with the consolidated financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears materially misstated. If, based on the work 
we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.  

Use of this independent auditor’s report 

This independent auditor’s report is made solely to the shareholders as a body. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the shareholders those 
matters we are required to state to them in the independent auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume 
responsibility to anyone other than the shareholders as a body for our audit work, this independent auditor’s report, or any of the opinions we have formed.   

Responsibilities of the Directors for the consolidated financial statements 

The Directors, on behalf of the company, are responsible for: 

—  the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice in New Zealand (being New

Zealand Equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards) and International Financial Reporting Standards; 

—  implementing necessary internal control to enable the preparation of a consolidated set of financial statements that is fairly presented and free from material

misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; and 

—  assessing the ability to continue as a going concern. This includes disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of

accounting unless they either intend to liquidate or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. 

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Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated financial statements 

Our objective is: 

—  to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error;

and 

—  to issue an independent auditor’s report that includes our opinion.

Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs NZ will always detect a material misstatement 
when it exists. 

Misstatements can arise from fraud or error. They are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic 
decisions of users taken on the basis of these consolidated financial statements. 

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of these consolidated financial statements is located at the External Reporting Board (XRB) website at: 

http://www.xrb.govt.nz/standards-for-assurance-practitioners/auditors-responsibilities/audit-report-1/ 

This description forms part of our independent auditor’s report. 

The engagement partner on the audit resulting in this independent auditor's report is Graeme Edwards. 

For and on behalf of 

KPMG 
Wellington 

2 May 2018 

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information for 
the year ended 
31 March 2018

The supplementary financial information does not form part of the financial statements. To assist in understanding the Group’s performance, the 
Directors have provided additional disclosure of the Group’s results for the year on a replacement cost basis.

Reconciliation from statutory net profit after tax  
to RC EBITDAF

Statutory net profit after tax

COSA

Foreign exchange and commodity (gains) 
on fuel purchases

Tax (expense) / benefit on COSA

Replacement cost net profit after tax

Depreciation and amortisation

Net financing expense

Fair-value movements in interest rate 
derivatives

Taxation (including tax on COSA and foreign 
exchange and commodity gains and losses 
on fuel purchase)

(Gains) / losses on sale of PPE and impairment

Movements in decommissioning and 
restoration provision

Replacement cost EBITDAF

2018
$m

263

(78)

(1)

21

205

102

52

9

82

(4)

3

449

2017
$m

243

(83)

(7)

23

176

89

56

(3)

76

6

(2)

398

Income statement on replacement cost basis1

Revenue

Purchases of crude and product

Excise and carbon expenses

Primary distribution expenses

Cost of sales adjustment (COSA)

Operating expenses

Share of earnings of associate companies 
(net of tax)

Replacement cost EBITDAF

Depreciation and amortisation

Net financing expense

Fair-value movements in interest rate 
derivatives

Gains / (losses) on sale of PPE and impairment

Movements in decommissioning and 
restoration provision

Replacement cost net profit before 
taxation

Taxation expense

Tax benefit on COSA

Replacement cost net profit after taxation

2018
$m

4,570

(2,579)

(1,011)

(56)

(78)

(398)

1

449

(102)

(52)

(9)

4

(3)

287

(103)

21

205

2017
$m

3,863

(2,010)

(941)

(41)

(83)

(396)

6

398

(89)

(56)

3

(6)

2

252

(99)

23

176

1   Replacement cost is a non-GAAP measure used by the downstream fuel industry to report earnings. 

The difference between HC earnings and RC earnings is COSA and foreign exchange and commodity gains 
and losses. A full reconciliation from Statutory net profit after tax to RC EBITDAF is provided. 

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to performance 
and long-term 
shareholder 
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CEO and senior officer total remuneration for FY18
This year, we’ve changed the way we report on remuneration. We 
believe that there should be, and is, a clear link between rewards and 
performance. In this report, we want to reflect the rewards that were 
received for the respective year of performance. 
As our cash bonus and long-term incentive (LTI) are confirmed at the 
end of each period, they have historically reflected the period in which 
they were received, rather than the period over which the performance 
was delivered. Our short-term incentive (STI) for F17 performance, for 
example, would have been received and reported in FY18. 
We think that showing total reward for the aligned periods more 
appropriately reflects pay and performance. For this reason, we’ve 

CEO and senior officer remuneration

included the cash bonus and LTI earned for FY18 in this report. The board 
has approved this cash bonus, which will be paid in May 2018.
Although it is not required In New Zealand, we have disclosed the 
remuneration for our senior officers (as disclosed to the NZX) as well 
as the CEO. This is consistent with our commitment to an open and 
transparent relationship with our shareholders who have expressed 
increasing interest in remuneration reporting in recent years. 
We have also provided information on the performance targets Z set for 
the CEO and senior officers over this period.
This is our first year reporting in this way, and we welcome feedback on 
the changes we’ve made.

Position

CEO

CFO

GM, Commercial

GM, Corporate

GM, Retail

GM, Supply

Salary and fees 
FY18

Fixed Taxable 
benefits4 FY18

$799,500

$445,000

$350,000

$400,000

$370,000

$370,000

$39,975

$23,592

$18,842

$20,000

$19,842

$19,842

Pay for performance1

STI paid FY19 for 
FY18 Performance

Gross LTI paid  
in FY19 for  
2015–2018 period2 

$399,750

$178,000

$105,000

$120,000

$111,000

$166,500

$498,058

$153,940

$106,461

$127,748

$128,412

$125,625

Subtotal

$839,475

$468,592

$368,842

$420,000

$389,842

$389,842

Subtotal

$898,258

$331,940

$211,461

$247,748

$239,412

$292,125

Total 
remuneration3

$1,737,733

$800,532

$580,303

$667,748

$629,254

$681,967

Notes
1. 

 Pay for performance is paid in the financial year following 
performance. The performance amounts shown will be paid in FY19 
for performance achievements in FY18. They have been approved by 
the board at the time of publishing and will be paid in May 2018.
 Gross LTI – loan repayment deduction and tax are not factored in.
 Total remuneration excludes payments that arise from calculating 
holiday pay in line with legislation, and loan repayment and tax 
deduction for LTI. It is the estimated remuneration earned from 
performance in the FY18 year.
 Fixed benefits are 5 percent employer KiwiSaver contribution and 
medical insurance.

2. 
3. 

4. 

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targets. To meet expectations, individuals must deliver their individual 
commitments to a strong standard and exhibit behaviour consistent with 
Z’s values over the course of the year.
The STI bonus is paid only if both the company and the individual achieve 
these threshold levels of performance. The board retains complete 
discretion over paying STI bonuses and may determine that no bonus will 
be paid in a given year. 
The board considers the following areas of performance when 
determining the overall level of company performance.
•  Significant HSSE incidents, such as fatalities
• 

 Significant adverse reputational incidents, such as customer reaction 
to an operational failure
 The company’s reputational alignment with being a world-class 
Kiwi company

• 

Restricted Share Long-Term Incentive Scheme
Entitlements under the 2015 RSLTIP will be granted in 2018, based on 
the company performance against specific financial objectives for each 
year, relative to the performance of other NZX-listed companies. The 
number of shares granted is calculated as a percentage of the employee’s 
base salary and, depending on the performance of the company, may be 
multiplied between zero and two times that percentage. 
The Board holds absolute discretion over the cash bonus paid to 
participants, which is used to repay the participant loan balances on the 
vested shares.

How Z links pay 
to performance 
and long-term 
shareholder 
value 
(continued)

Breakdown of pay for performance
Z’s remuneration position is to benchmark total fixed remuneration (base 
pay) to the upper quartile of the external market. This means that with 
our STI annual bonus payment (cash bonus), the total rewards we offer 
are in the top 10 percent of the New Zealand market when people deliver 
results above plan. This includes both individual targets and company-
wide targets. 
The executive and selected senior employees are also eligible for The 
Restricted Share Long-Term Incentive Plan (RSLTIP). The RSLTIP is a 
share-based incentive scheme, not a cash bonus payment. The RSLTIP 
focuses on alignment with long-term shareholder interests by using a 
share-based incentive over a 3-year vesting period on an at-risk basis 
aligned with the achievement of defined performance targets. Again, 
these are both individual and company targets. 
For shares to vest under the scheme, participants must meet their 
individual performance targets, and the company must achieve a total 
shareholder return (TSR) over the 3-year period of at least 25th on the 
NZX 50. Payment is also subject to the discretion of the board. 

Short-term incentive scheme at Z
Z’s STI cash bonus is based on three things:
Individual performance ratings
1. 
2.  Company performance ratings
3.  Base salary and the on-target bonus for career level
In February/March, the CEO and the board agree on the company 
objectives to be achieved in the following financial year. The board 
assesses them in April after year end. In determining an overall 
performance rating, the board assesses the key result areas individually 
and considers any additional achievements beyond plan. 
Once the company objectives are set, individual objectives for the CEO 
and each executive are set and cascaded through the company.
An STI bonus will be paid only if 85 percent of the annual Company 
Replacement Cost EBITDAF target has been met. Once this threshold 
has been met, payment is subject to both individual and company 
performance ratings. 
To qualify for any payment, individuals must achieve a minimum overall 
performance rating of ‘meets expectations’ against their individual 

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Pay for performance measures

RSLTI 2015-2018

Performance measures

Company STI FY18
• 

 HSSE operational risk management indicators, such as total 
recordable case frequency rate (TRCFR), motor vehicle incident 
frequency rate (MVIFR), number of Tier 1/2 process incidents, safety 
walks and talks (SWAT), and incident close-out rate
 Financial performance indicators, such as RC EBITDAF, capital 
expenditure and leverage
 Organisational leadership indicators such as customer satisfaction, 
product quality, customer volumes, ERP upgrade, and market share
 Strategic leadership such as synergy achievements, brand positioning, 
organisation development roadmap, and innovation hub operation

• 

• 

• 

CEO STI FY18 – 50 percent of salary if Z meets company targets and 
CEO meets individual targets
Meets all company targets above, plus demonstrates personal leadership, 
staff engagement, stakeholder management, brand ambassadorship, and 
thought leadership.

Senior officers must meet individual performance targets and 
Z must meet company targets.

Key criteria:
• 

 Must achieve at least ‘meets expectations’ each year,  
otherwise pro-rated

•  Continued employment on the vesting date
•  Board discretion for significant operational failures
 Total shareholder return must be higher than the  
• 
50th percentile of NZX companies
 Outperformance to market is rewarded by additional pay-out  
of up to 200 percent for ranking of 5 or better

• 

RSLTI leadership percentage
CEO – maximum of 2 × 50 percent of salary
All senior officers – maximum of 2 × 30 percent of salary

STI Targets for senior officers

Enterprise value

Strengthen our 
foundations

Compete to win

Deliver the future

Leadership behaviours

CFO – 40% of salary

GM, Commercial – 30% of salary

GM, Corporate – 30% of salary

GM, Retail – 30% of salary

GM, Supply – 30% of salary

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

Notes
• 

 Enterprise value is underpinned by retaining operational momentum 
in business and includes several financial, behavioural, and HSSE 
operational measures.
 Strengthen our foundations includes several customer, balance-sheet, 
and systems upgrade measures.
 Compete to win includes measures for our HSSE systems, synergy 
achievements, and stakeholder confidence.

• 

• 

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• 

 Deliver the future includes measures for brand positioning, data 
management, organisation development roadmap, innovation, and 
strategies for the future.
 Leadership behaviours include measures for staff engagement and 
demonstrating company values.

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5-year summary – TSR performance
200

150

100

Z Energy Ltd.
New Zealand NZX 50 (TSR)

31-Mar-2014

31-Mar-2015

31-Mar-2016

31-Mar-2017

31-Mar-2018

For measuring total company performance, total shareholder return (TSR) is the metric for RSLTI. This determines what proportion of shares vest. 
Z’s relative TSR ranking is determined based on where Z ranks against other companies in the NZX 50 at the end of the 3-year term of the scheme.

Remuneration policy and disclosures

CEO pay for performance scenario FY18

5-year summary CEO remuneration

$3,000,000

$2,500,000

$2,000,000

$1,500,000

$1,000,000

$500,000

$0

FY18 Fixed Rem
(unacceptable, below)

FY18 On-plan
(meets)

FY18 Maximum
(extraordinary)

Fixed

STI

LTI

$3,000,000

$2,500,000

$2,000,000

$1,500,000

$1,000,000

$500,000

$0

FY14
Actual

Fixed

FY15
Actual

STI

FY16
Actual

LTI

FY17
Actual

FY18
Actual

The figures are the total of current-year salary and fixed benefits paid in the year noted, and performance payments earned in that year and paid in the 
following financial year.

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Required disclosures
Pay gap – CEO fixed remuneration ratio to Z Energy permanent employee 
median fixed remuneration is 7.8:1 (excludes STI and LTI). 
Explanation of key elements of TSR methodology – As explained 
above.
Any discretion that has been exercised by the board or committee 
– The board exercised its discretion on the FY18 RSLTI to recognise the 
delay in the initial offer due to trading restrictions associated with the 
Caltex acquisition. 
Any information that has been omitted – no material information is 
omitted.
Any benefits not included – variances in pay based on annual leave paid 
out based on 12 months’ prior earnings.
Key terms of any CEO benefits – Z has agreed to pay Mike Bennetts’ 
reasonable accommodation and living expenses in Wellington, and the 
reasonable travel expenses for national travel (particularly between 
Wellington and Auckland).
Mike has agreed to non-solicitation commitments (applying to Z’s 
suppliers and employees) and a restraint of trade (restricting him from 
involvement in the downstream oil industry in New Zealand). Both of 
these generally apply for 12 months after the end of his employment as 
CEO. The restraint of trade does not apply if Mike is made redundant.
Any amounts withheld/clawed back – none
Summary of any estimates used – none
Remuneration that uses related parties – none

Directors fees
As a result of feedback and board reflection, we have chosen not to 
participate in the Ernst & Young Directors REM survey in 2018. Over the 
course of the FY19 year, we will consider and take advice on alternative 
options for assessing director fees. Z’s directors will not be seeking a fee 
increase in FY19.

Explanation of remuneration policy and items in scenario charts
The CEO target bonus amounts for Z meeting expectations for both 
company and individual performance is 50 percent of base salary. 

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but with inconsistencies in delivery or performance fails short of 
standards in a key area
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all key areas and is of an acceptable standard for all others
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Statement

Z has created a stand-alone document for its corporate governance 
statement (z.co.nz/AR18CGC), which is linked to this report. 
The document demonstrates Z’s compliance with the new NZX 
Corporate Governance code. 
Z considers that, during the reporting period, the company materially 
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Gathering information 
internally

Each year, we gather information from a range of internal sources.

Surveys and interviews
We survey employee representatives to determine 
and rank issues from our people’s perspectives.

Board agendas
We collate the board and committee agendas 
from the previous year and review the material 
issues that were discussed at the board table. 

Enterprise risk updates
We review our enterprise risks and ensure 
key risks, including new and emerging risks, 
are covered in the annual report.

Determining our 
material issues

Z uses both the Integrated Report 
 and Global Reporting Initiative 
(GRI) frameworks as the basis for 
preparing our annual report. We 
report using the GRI Standards:  
Core option.

Both of these frameworks require 
us to disclose the material issues 
for the business and the process 
we use to determine them. These 
material issues have, or may have, an 
effect on the organisation’s ability to 
create value, both financial and non-
financial.

To determine our material issues, 
we gather information internally and 
externally. The information enables us 
to rank the issues that are material to 
a diverse group of our stakeholders.

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Gathering information 
externally

This year, we talked with all sorts of people about all sorts of things that matter to them. 

Central government
We talked to central government ministries, 
authorities, agencies, and political parties about 
the environment in which we operate and compete. 
We talked about oil prices, alternative fuels, 
health and safety, sustainability, climate change 
policy, and the security of energy supply.

A diverse range of organisations 
We talked with local government, community 
and not-for-profit organisations, and the 
sustainability sector about environmental and 
sustainability issues, and how best we could 
make a difference in our local communities. 

Our customers 
We talked with our customers about initiatives 
such as our Good in the Hood programme 
through customer-satisfaction surveys. 

Our investors 
We ran regular investor roadshows around 
the country. Key material issues should also 
include the Government’s retail fuel price 
enquiry – this is probably one of the major 
concerns for investors at the current times. 

The media 
We participated in public forums and were often 
in the media speaking about things that matter 
to New Zealanders. By speaking publicly, we 
hope that others will join the conversation. 

Members of the public 
We’re very active on Facebook and we receive 
regular feedback from members of the public. 
At the end of 2017, we ran the #wecandobetter 
campaign and asked people for their input 
on refreshing our Sustainability Stand. 

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Taking all of this information into 
account, we determined our material 
issues, shown on the right. Their focus 
in this report reflects the importance 
both the business and external 
stakeholders place on these issues.

Important to 
stakeholders

5

4

3

2

1

0

Material issues

Included

VUCA*

Strong governance

Sound financial management

Responsible consumption and production

Health and safety

Organisational capability

Resilient communities

Increased regulation

Climate change

Customer loyalty and competition

Process safety

Supply chain

Ethical procurement

Renewable energy

Brand values

Diversity and inclusion

Product quality

Water use

Compliance

Cyber security

1

2

Important to Z

3

4

5

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Important to 

stakeholders

5

4

3

2

1

0

Included

VUCA*

Strong governance

Sound financial management

Responsible consumption and production

Health and safety

Organisational capability

Resilient communities

Increased regulation

Climate change

Customer loyalty and competition

Process safety

Supply chain

Ethical procurement

Renewable energy

Brand values

Diversity and inclusion

Product quality

Water use

Compliance

Cyber security

1

2

3

4

5

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HSSE measurements

Exposure hours (millions)

HSSE actions close-out rate

Life Saver breaches

Lost time injuries (LTIs)

Total

Z employees

Retailers and Mini-Tankers franchisees

Total

Z employees

Retailers and Mini-Tankers franchisees

Lost work days (LWDs)

Total

Z employees

Retailers and Mini-Tankers franchisees

Total recordable cases

Total

Z employees

Occupational diseases rate

Total

Retailers and Mini-Tankers franchisees

Z employees

Retailers and Mini-Tankers franchisees

Total

Z

Retailers and Mini-Tankers franchisees

Absenteeism rate

Work-related fatalities

HSSE forum membership

Tier 1 and Tier 2 process safety incidents

FY18

3.97

0.78

3.19

100%

15

13

1

12

66

4

62

17

1

16

–

–

–

FY17

3.83

0.71

3.12

100%

7

23

2

21

259

8

251

26

2

24

–

–

–

1.33%

1.24%

–

–

–

22%

1

–

–

–

21%

1

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Page number(s) and/or URL(s)

Omissions and Explanations

GRI Index

GRI standards: 
Core option

CGS refers to the 
associated Corporate 
Governance Statement 
accessed at  
www.z.co.nz/AR18CGC.

General Disclosures

GRI 102: General 
Disclosures 2016

Organizational profile 

102-1 Name of the organization 

102-2 Activities, brands, products, and services 

102-3 Location of headquarters 

102-4 Location of operations 

102-5 Ownership and legal form 

102-6 Markets served 

102-7 Scale of the organization 

102-8 Information on employees and other workers 

102-9 Supply chain 

81

16 – 17, 25

139

16 – 17

81

16 – 17, 25

16 – 17, 25

17, CGS 4 – 7

25

102-10 Significant changes to the organization and its supply chain

no significant changes

102-11 Precautionary Principle or approach 

102-12 External initiatives 

102-13 Membership of associations  

Strategy

102-14 Statement from senior decision-maker 

Ethics and integrity

CGS 14

(a)

(b)

6 – 12

102-16 Values, principles, standards, and norms of behavior 

10, 17, 61 – 69, CGS 2

Governance

102-18 Governance structure 

Stakeholder engagement

102-40 List of stakeholder groups 

102-41 Collective bargaining agreements

102-42 Identifying and selecting stakeholders 

102-43 Approach to stakeholder engagement 

102-44 Key topics and concerns raised 

CGS 2

130 – 131

130 – 131

130 – 131

130– 132

none

(a)  Zero Harm workplace, NZX Corporate Governance Code, Women’s Empowerment Principles, YWCA Best Practice Compact, Rainbow Tick certification.
(b)  Sustainable Business Council, Sustainable Business Network.

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Disclosure 

General Disclosures (continued)

Page number(s) and/or URL(s)

Omissions and Explanations

Variations noted below and 
with data

Noted below where changes 
have occurred due to Caltex 
acquisition

No changes

GRI 102: General 
Disclosures 2016 
(continued)

Reporting practice

102-45 Entities included in the consolidated financial statements  81

102-46 Defining report content and topic boundaries 

130 – 132

102-47 List of material topics 

102-48 Restatements of information

102-49 Changes in reporting

102-50 Reporting period 

102-51 Date of most recent report 

102-52 Reporting cycle 

132

8

8

6

102-53 Contact point for questions regarding the report 

139

102-54 Claims of reporting in accordance with the GRI Standards  6

102-55 GRI content index 

102-56 External assurance 

Material Topics 
GRI 200 Economic Standard Series

Economic Performance

GRI 103: Management 
Approach 2016

Z Group 

GRI 201: Economic 
Performance 2016

201-1 Direct economic value generated and distributed 

201-2 Financial implications and other risks and opportunities  
due to climate change

134 – 138

CGS 15

76 – 122

76 – 122

30, 56 – 59 

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GRI 300 Environmental Standards Series

A new baseline of FY17 has 
been set for comparative 
purposes due to the large 
change in activities levels 
due to the Caltex acquisition

New targets have been set 
for emissions reductions 
calculated from FY17

Includes Z Corporate and Z 
Retail

Emissions

GRI 103: Management 
Approach 2016

GRI 305: Emissions 
2016

Effluents and Waste

GRI 103: Management 
Approach 2016

GRI 306: Effluents 
and Waste 2016

Z Corporate & Z Retails plus supply chain emissions 

305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions 

305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions 

305-3 Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions 

305-4 GHG emissions intensity 

305-5 Reduction of GHG emissions 

306-2 Waste by type and disposal method 

Environmental Compliance 

GRI 103: Management 
Approach 2016

68

68

68

68

68

68

67

67

66

GRI 307: 
Environmental 
Compliance 2016

307-1 Non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations 

CGS 2

Supplier Environmental Assessment 

GRI 103: Management 
Approach 2016

GRI 308: Supplier 
Environmental 
Assessment 2016

308-2 Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and  
actions taken

67, 46 

67

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GRI 400 Social Standards Series

Employment

GRI 103: Management 
Approach 2016

GRI 401: Employment 
2016

Z Corporate only 

401-1 New employee hires and employee turnover 

401-2 Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not  
provided to temporary or part-time employees

401-3 Parental leave 

Occupational Health and Safety

GRI 103: Management 
Approach 2016

GRI 403: 
Occupational Health 
and Safety 2016

Training and Education

GRI 103: Management 
Approach 2016

403-2 Types of injury and rates of injury, occupational diseases,  
lost days, and absenteeism, and number of work-related fatalities

Page number(s) and/or URL(s)

Omissions and Explanations

39

CGS 5

CGS 12 

CGS 6

66

133 

39

Includes Z direct employees 
only

Includes Z direct employees 
only

GRI 404: Training and 
Education 2016

404-3 Percentage of employees receiving regular performance   CGS 13 
and career development reviews

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

GRI 103: Management 
Approach 2016

GRI 405: Diversity 
and Equal 
Opportunity 2016

405-1 Diversity of governance bodies and employees 

CGS 4 – 7

405-2 Ratio of basic salary and remuneration of women to men 

CGS 5

63

Includes Z direct employees 
and directors only

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GRI 103: Management 
Approach 2016

Z Corporate only 

GRI 413: Local 
Communities 2016

413-1 Operations with local community engagement,  
impact assessments, and development programs

Socioeconomic Compliance

GRI 103: Management 
Approach 2016

GRI 419: 
Socioeconomic 
compliance 2016

419-1 Non-compliance with laws and regulations in the social  
and economic area

Oil and Gas Sector Disclosures

Asset Integrity and Process Safety

GRI 103: Management 
Approach 2016

GRI G4-OG13 Process 
Safety Events

Fossil Fuel Substitutes

GRI 103: Management 
Approach 2016

GRI G4-OG14 
Biofuels produced 
and purchased

Number of process safety events, by business activity 

Volume of biofuels produced and purchased meeting 
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Registered and head office  
– New Zealand
3 Queens Wharf 
Wellington 6011 
z.co.nz

Contact us
For general enquiries 
phone 0800 474 355 
and select ‘0’ or  
email: general@z.co.nz
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LinkedIn: Z Energy

Directors
Peter Ward Griffiths (Chair)
Andrew Mark Cross
Alan Michael Dunn
Abigail Kate Foote
Julia Margaret Raue 
Stephen Reindler 
(Appointed 1 May 2017)
Justine Mary Munro 
(Resigned 6 December 2017)
Paul Lightle Fowler  
(Resigned 31 October 2017)

Executive team
Michael Bennetts
Chief Executive Officer

Christopher Day
Chief Financial Officer

Jane Anthony
General Manager, Marketing

David Binnie
General Manager, Supply 
and Distribution

Debra Blackett
Chief Governance Officer

Mark Forsyth
General Manager, Retail

Julian Hughes
General Manager, Health, Safety, 
Security, and Environment

Lindis Jones
General Manager, Corporate 

Helen Sedcole
General Manager, 
People and Culture

Meredith Ussher
General Counsel

Nicolas Williams
General Manager, Commercial

Share Registrar
Link Market Services 
– New Zealand
PO Box 91976 
Auckland 1142 
New Zealand 
+64 9 375 5998 
linkmarketservices.co.nz

Link Market Services 
– Australia
Locked Bag A14 
Sydney South NSW1235 
Australia 
+61 2 8280 7111

Auditor
KPMG
Maritime Tower 
10 Customhouse Quay  
PO Box 996 
Wellington 6140

Lawyers
Chapman Tripp
10 Customhouse Quay 
Wellington 6140

Minter Ellison Rudd Watts
18/125 The Terrace 
Wellington 6011

Bankers
ANZ Bank New Zealand 
Limited
215 – 229 Lambton Quay 
Wellington

Bank of New Zealand 
80 Queen Street 
Auckland 

Hong Kong and Shanghai 
Banking Corporation 
HSBC Tower 
195 Lambton Quay 
Wellington

Westpac Banking Corporation
188 Quay Street 
Auckland

Registered office – Australia
c/- TMF Corporate Services 
(Aust) Pty Limited  
Level 16, 201 Elizabeth Street, 
Sydney NSW 2000, Australia 
PO Box A2224, 
Sydney South NSW 1235, 
Australia 
+61 2 8988 5800

Australia registered 
business number
164 438 448

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