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'Overall, businesses expect the worst is past. Although the medicine has been bitter, it’s working'
31st Jan 24, 1:26pm
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'Overall, businesses expect the worst is past. Although the medicine has been bitter, it’s working'
Mark Tanner says If you want a snapshot of what’s trending in China, you will find it in the country's shopping malls
24th Jan 24, 4:09pm
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Mark Tanner says If you want a snapshot of what’s trending in China, you will find it in the country's shopping malls
Avanti Finance Chairman Glenn Hawkins wants new CEO Fred Ohlsson to 'bring our growth strategy to life'
23rd Jan 24, 7:20am
Avanti Finance Chairman Glenn Hawkins wants new CEO Fred Ohlsson to 'bring our growth strategy to life'
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Stats NZ says food prices fell in December for the fourth consecutive month, taking the annual rate of food price inflation down to 4.8% compared with the peak level of 12.5% seen earlier in 2023; airfares skyrocket; rents keep pushing up
18th Jan 24, 11:01am
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Stats NZ says food prices fell in December for the fourth consecutive month, taking the annual rate of food price inflation down to 4.8% compared with the peak level of 12.5% seen earlier in 2023; airfares skyrocket; rents keep pushing up
Stats NZ figures show that retail card spending fell a seasonally-adjusted 2.0% in December
17th Jan 24, 12:23pm
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Stats NZ figures show that retail card spending fell a seasonally-adjusted 2.0% in December
The BNZ/SEEK Employment Report shows that the number of applications per job advertisement has now hit unprecedented levels
16th Jan 24, 11:03am
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The BNZ/SEEK Employment Report shows that the number of applications per job advertisement has now hit unprecedented levels
The latest ANZ Business Outlook survey shows that inflation expectations have fallen but pricing intentions have risen; the post-election rise in business confidence has continued
19th Dec 23, 1:33pm
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The latest ANZ Business Outlook survey shows that inflation expectations have fallen but pricing intentions have risen; the post-election rise in business confidence has continued
Growth of autocracies will expand Chinese global influence via Belt and Road Initiative as it enters second decade
18th Dec 23, 3:20pm
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Growth of autocracies will expand Chinese global influence via Belt and Road Initiative as it enters second decade
Mike Loukides and Tim O'Reilly show how to trace the provenance of generative models' output and compensate human authors accordingly
15th Dec 23, 9:15am
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Mike Loukides and Tim O'Reilly show how to trace the provenance of generative models' output and compensate human authors accordingly
Mark Tanner says China's mature ecommerce sector is still a key option for foreign brands selling into less-familiar markets
14th Dec 23, 10:39am
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Mark Tanner says China's mature ecommerce sector is still a key option for foreign brands selling into less-familiar markets
Stats NZ says food prices fell in November for the third consecutive month; domestic airfares and accommodation rose
13th Dec 23, 12:37pm
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Stats NZ says food prices fell in November for the third consecutive month; domestic airfares and accommodation rose
The New Zealand aviation industry is making bold climate claims and risking anti-greenwashing litigation, James Higham argues
13th Dec 23, 11:28am
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The New Zealand aviation industry is making bold climate claims and risking anti-greenwashing litigation, James Higham argues
Coalition Government will expand 90-day trials and get rid of Fair Pay Agreements to create flexibility for employers
11th Dec 23, 4:36pm
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Coalition Government will expand 90-day trials and get rid of Fair Pay Agreements to create flexibility for employers
David Hargreaves has a look at the forthcoming GDP figures - the last major economic data release for the year. As far as GDP goes - resilience is the word
10th Dec 23, 6:00am
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David Hargreaves has a look at the forthcoming GDP figures - the last major economic data release for the year. As far as GDP goes - resilience is the word
Angela Huyue Zhang assess a recent court ruling in China allowing copyright protection for content generated by artificial intelligence
9th Dec 23, 9:45am
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Angela Huyue Zhang assess a recent court ruling in China allowing copyright protection for content generated by artificial intelligence
Indications of likely future inflation continue to drift lower in the latest ANZ Business Outlook Survey, but the new Government's honeymoon continues, with business confidence hitting its highest level since early 2015
30th Nov 23, 1:24pm
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Indications of likely future inflation continue to drift lower in the latest ANZ Business Outlook Survey, but the new Government's honeymoon continues, with business confidence hitting its highest level since early 2015
While public officials argue and delay adopting global tax reforms, multinational companies continue to rort the variances in rates and arbitrage jurisdictions. More than US$2.4 tln of profits avoid minimum acceptable levels
22nd Nov 23, 12:09pm
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While public officials argue and delay adopting global tax reforms, multinational companies continue to rort the variances in rates and arbitrage jurisdictions. More than US$2.4 tln of profits avoid minimum acceptable levels
China’s new (old) mercantilist growth model will lead to economic and geopolitical pressures around the world. War by other means, says David Skilling
18th Nov 23, 10:12am
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China’s new (old) mercantilist growth model will lead to economic and geopolitical pressures around the world. War by other means, says David Skilling
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Stats NZ figures show that total card spending fell by 0.3% in October, while retail spending dropped by 0.7%; 'the softness in spending is notable as it comes as population growth is continuing to surge'
15th Nov 23, 11:16am
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Stats NZ figures show that total card spending fell by 0.3% in October, while retail spending dropped by 0.7%; 'the softness in spending is notable as it comes as population growth is continuing to surge'
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Economists are reviewing their inflation and interest rate forecasts after new Stats NZ pricing information suggests the rate of inflation in the current quarter may be slower than expected
15th Nov 23, 8:24am
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Economists are reviewing their inflation and interest rate forecasts after new Stats NZ pricing information suggests the rate of inflation in the current quarter may be slower than expected
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Stats NZ says food prices 'fell across the board in October'; Stats NZ has also released a new monthly series of pricing data to give more timely inflation information; airfares now dropping quickly, rents still rising, tobacco up sharply
14th Nov 23, 11:07am
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Stats NZ says food prices 'fell across the board in October'; Stats NZ has also released a new monthly series of pricing data to give more timely inflation information; airfares now dropping quickly, rents still rising, tobacco up sharply
Michael Strain explains why advances in artificial intelligence will not eliminate the need for human workers any time soon
14th Nov 23, 10:53am
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Michael Strain explains why advances in artificial intelligence will not eliminate the need for human workers any time soon
NZ workers have few protections if their employer goes bust – fixing the Companies Act would help, says Trish Keeper
13th Nov 23, 2:05pm
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NZ workers have few protections if their employer goes bust – fixing the Companies Act would help, says Trish Keeper
Explainer: what is the ‘core network’ that was crucial to the massive Optus outage in Australia this week?
10th Nov 23, 9:37am
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Explainer: what is the ‘core network’ that was crucial to the massive Optus outage in Australia this week?
A worldwide rush to use sustainable aviation fuel, a fuel that can dramatically reduce emissions, is creating demand to get the short-term issues solved. California is moving to get the transition done quickly
7th Nov 23, 12:53pm
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A worldwide rush to use sustainable aviation fuel, a fuel that can dramatically reduce emissions, is creating demand to get the short-term issues solved. California is moving to get the transition done quickly