Who is Oregon Group

Oregon Group is dedicated to investing in new ways to harness New Zealand’s natural resources and move everyone forward together.

Through responsible stewardship, we believe that economic prosperity can drive better outcomes for local communities and the environment.

We invest in, manage and operate companies in New Zealand to move the country forward in key areas including forestry, timber processing, renewable energy, aquaculture, land development.

The businesses we own and grow create high-quality and rewarding jobs. Many of these jobs are in parts of the country where opportunities can be hard to come by.

We care for our people, and they in turn care for their friends and neighbours as active members of their local communities.

As responsible operators we work with iwi and other stakeholders across the motu as we seek to responsibly manage and replenish the productive land and assets under our stewardship.

With origins in Malaysia as an investment company for the Tiong family, headed by Tan Sri Sir Tiong Hiew King, we have a proud 35-year history in New Zealand.

As key contributors to the productive sector, we have invested hundreds of millions of dollars here and reinvest the lion’s share of returns to grow a strong productive base and leave a positive legacy for coming generations.

Key People

Chiong Yong Tiong
Executive Director

Mr Tiong is a New Zealand based director of a number of the Oregon Group’s subsidiaries including Ernslaw One and Neil Corporation Limited and has been a director of New Zealand King Salmon since June 2019, where Oregon holds a cornerstone shareholding. 

Jack Porus
Director Oregon Group

Jack is a consultant with Glaister Keegan where he was previously Managing Partner for several decades. He has practised in all areas of property law, commercial law, trusts and estate planning. He is currently a Director of Neil Corporation, New Zealand King Salmon, Norfolk and is a trustee of numerous personal and charitable trusts. 

Dr. Paul Tiong
Director Oregon Group

Singapore-based director of Oregon Group, he is also a director of a number of Oregon Group’s subsidiaries including Ernslaw One, Lumberbank and the Neil Group.

Steven Song
Chief Financial Officer

Steven joined Oregon Group in 2003 and has held finance and accounting roles at both the Group and subsidiary levels. Today he is responsible for the overall management of Oregon Group’s finance function and provides direct reporting to the board. He holds a BCom and is a member of CPA Australia.