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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; consumers less downbeat, dairy prices hold, current account deficit shrinks, Silk quits, NZ Super stars again, India FTA voted up, swaps ease, NZX rises, NZD falls, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; consumers less downbeat, dairy prices hold, current account deficit shrinks, Silk quits, NZ Super stars again, India FTA voted up, swaps ease, NZX rises, NZD falls, & more
Housing Minister Chris Bishop details proposed new levy system for infrastructure development charges with councils having discretion over moving to levy system between 2029 and 2030
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Housing Minister Chris Bishop details proposed new levy system for infrastructure development charges with councils having discretion over moving to levy system between 2029 and 2030
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX 50 rises +0.6% as Infratil, Briscoes, Vector and F&P Healthcare gain while Goodman, Vista Group, Precinct and Stride retreat
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX 50 rises +0.6% as Infratil, Briscoes, Vector and F&P Healthcare gain while Goodman, Vista Group, Precinct and Stride retreat
Brian Judge sees calls for a 'pause' on development as a way to hype AI's profit potential and reduce development costs
by Guest
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Brian Judge sees calls for a 'pause' on development as a way to hype AI's profit potential and reduce development costs
Body corporate rules – where’s the line between reining in ‘ferals’ and riding roughshod over unit owners’ rights?
by Guest
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Body corporate rules – where’s the line between reining in ‘ferals’ and riding roughshod over unit owners’ rights?
Assistant Governor Karen Silk to leave Reserve Bank in December, with two Assistant Governor roles being established in her wake
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Assistant Governor Karen Silk to leave Reserve Bank in December, with two Assistant Governor roles being established in her wake
Labour promises to make 'excessive' prices illegal, and to set a 'clear legal test'
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Labour promises to make 'excessive' prices illegal, and to set a 'clear legal test'
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National’s Nicola Willis says if re-elected, the party will look at breaking up Foodstuffs into two competing grocery chains. But Foodstuffs says this would have 'significant implications' for its co-operatives
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National’s Nicola Willis says if re-elected, the party will look at breaking up Foodstuffs into two competing grocery chains. But Foodstuffs says this would have 'significant implications' for its co-operatives
NZ Super Fund reports return on investment of $9.3 billion for the June year, reaching a total fund size of $94.4 billion to help with future superannuation costs
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NZ Super Fund reports return on investment of $9.3 billion for the June year, reaching a total fund size of $94.4 billion to help with future superannuation costs
Eric Hazan argues that the absence of data indicating a "jobpocalypse" is no reason for complacency
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Eric Hazan argues that the absence of data indicating a "jobpocalypse" is no reason for complacency
‘Buy now, pay later’ doesn’t feel like debt. For young people, that can be a big problem
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‘Buy now, pay later’ doesn’t feel like debt. For young people, that can be a big problem
Housing stock for sale, a big overhang of unsold properties and lacklustre sales are weighing on the housing market as it heads into spring
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Housing stock for sale, a big overhang of unsold properties and lacklustre sales are weighing on the housing market as it heads into spring
Risk sentiment weak, with global rates grinding higher, imparting a negative bias to global equities. US 10-year rate its highest level since 2007 and matched elsewhere with fresh multi-year or multi-decade highs in rates
Risk sentiment weak, with global rates grinding higher, imparting a negative bias to global equities. US 10-year rate its highest level since 2007 and matched elsewhere with fresh multi-year or multi-decade highs in rates
Fresh burst of supply-chain inflation; weak demand for US Treasury bonds; China house price falls ease; China retail weak, industrial production questionable; UST 10yr at 5.01%; gold dips, oil rises as Hormuz closes; NZ$1 = 57.6 USc; TWI-5 = 61
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Fresh burst of supply-chain inflation; weak demand for US Treasury bonds; China house price falls ease; China retail weak, industrial production questionable; UST 10yr at 5.01%; gold dips, oil rises as Hormuz closes; NZ$1 = 57.6 USc; TWI-5 = 61
National’s Nicola Willis hints at policy around research and development tax incentive, Labour’s Barbara Edmonds says not making KiwiSaver employee contributions compulsory means people have flexibility to contribute as they can
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National’s Nicola Willis hints at policy around research and development tax incentive, Labour’s Barbara Edmonds says not making KiwiSaver employee contributions compulsory means people have flexibility to contribute as they can
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; TSB cuts its 1yr home loan rate, REINZ sales step lower, retail activity drops, commercial property for lease at high levels, big covered bond issues, swaps up, NZD drops, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; TSB cuts its 1yr home loan rate, REINZ sales step lower, retail activity drops, commercial property for lease at high levels, big covered bond issues, swaps up, NZD drops, & more
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 declines -0.3% as Gentrack, Kathmandu Brands, a2 Milk and Air New Zealand lift while Infratil, Channel Infrastructure, Ryman Healthcare and Vista Group fall
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 declines -0.3% as Gentrack, Kathmandu Brands, a2 Milk and Air New Zealand lift while Infratil, Channel Infrastructure, Ryman Healthcare and Vista Group fall
Mark Laurence presents his proposed draft AI policy for New Zealand and calls for a national AI conference
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Mark Laurence presents his proposed draft AI policy for New Zealand and calls for a national AI conference
Allan Barber reviews the 100,000 hectare Ngāi Tahu Farming's successful corporate rural operation, one in the box seat to take over the 180,000 hectare Molesworth Station
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Allan Barber reviews the 100,000 hectare Ngāi Tahu Farming's successful corporate rural operation, one in the box seat to take over the 180,000 hectare Molesworth Station
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August’s electronic card data shows NZ retail spending dropped by over $200 million compared to July
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August’s electronic card data shows NZ retail spending dropped by over $200 million compared to July
ANZ New Zealand and BNZ top up their funding with euro denominated covered bond issues
ANZ New Zealand and BNZ top up their funding with euro denominated covered bond issues
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ACT wants to freeze the minimum wage, create training wage set at 60% for youth workers, arguing 'higher wages require businesses that can grow'
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ACT wants to freeze the minimum wage, create training wage set at 60% for youth workers, arguing 'higher wages require businesses that can grow'
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Vittoria Shortt departing ASB after nearly 9 years as CEO to be replaced by Sinead Taylor, currently an executive at ASB's parent CBA
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Vittoria Shortt departing ASB after nearly 9 years as CEO to be replaced by Sinead Taylor, currently an executive at ASB's parent CBA
Lynda Moore says property can be a useful part of a long-term wealth-building strategy, but it isn't automatically a good investment just because it is property
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Lynda Moore says property can be a useful part of a long-term wealth-building strategy, but it isn't automatically a good investment just because it is property
The Opportunity Party wants to create 'Kiwisaver 2.0', with a 12% tax-free combined employee and employer contribution, and no first home withdrawals
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The Opportunity Party wants to create 'Kiwisaver 2.0', with a 12% tax-free combined employee and employer contribution, and no first home withdrawals