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Investors accounted for over a third of the growth in the country's bank mortgage stock in the six months to the end of March; meanwhile, on the farm, dairy lending is falling fast
4th May 21, 2:14pm
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Investors accounted for over a third of the growth in the country's bank mortgage stock in the six months to the end of March; meanwhile, on the farm, dairy lending is falling fast
Finance Minister Grant Robertson urges banks to keep lending to even their more 'challenging' dairy farming customers, noting banks are best-placed to support businesses' cash flow
3rd Mar 20, 2:36pm
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson urges banks to keep lending to even their more 'challenging' dairy farming customers, noting banks are best-placed to support businesses' cash flow
Chris Trotter assesses the mood of the electorate as the 2020 election year gets underway
20th Jan 20, 10:02am
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Chris Trotter assesses the mood of the electorate as the 2020 election year gets underway
Upgraded NZ-China FTA to be signed in early 2020; Government confirms agreement doesn't include new perks for dairy, but removes tariffs from more NZ wood products and includes 'ambitious' environmental commitments
4th Nov 19, 6:40pm
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Upgraded NZ-China FTA to be signed in early 2020; Government confirms agreement doesn't include new perks for dairy, but removes tariffs from more NZ wood products and includes 'ambitious' environmental commitments
Government announces plans to introduce a gun register, tighten rules for gun owners, and licence shooting clubs as part of second tranche of gun law reform; National unsupportive 
22nd Jul 19, 6:38pm
Government announces plans to introduce a gun register, tighten rules for gun owners, and licence shooting clubs as part of second tranche of gun law reform; National unsupportive 
Deloitte Access Economics delves into the role regions should play in supporting the overall economic success of New Zealand, and how our regions can build their pathways to prosperity
4th May 19, 9:15am
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Deloitte Access Economics delves into the role regions should play in supporting the overall economic success of New Zealand, and how our regions can build their pathways to prosperity
The importance of regional economic growth in driving overall national growth cannot be over-emphasised. It is essential that all regional economies within New Zealand continue to thrive
3rd May 19, 11:19am
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The importance of regional economic growth in driving overall national growth cannot be over-emphasised. It is essential that all regional economies within New Zealand continue to thrive
Deloitte Access Economics takes a deeper dive into some key regional opportunities as part of their Slice of Heaven series and the key industries: tourism, agribusiness, advanced manufacturing, and food processing
2nd May 19, 3:44pm
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Deloitte Access Economics takes a deeper dive into some key regional opportunities as part of their Slice of Heaven series and the key industries: tourism, agribusiness, advanced manufacturing, and food processing
TOP Leader Geoff Simmons on why we need to listen to the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment
30th Mar 19, 4:27pm
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TOP Leader Geoff Simmons on why we need to listen to the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment
Environment watchdog says forests should only be able to offset biological emissions, not fossil fuel emissions; Government disagrees and won't change tack
26th Mar 19, 2:32pm
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Environment watchdog says forests should only be able to offset biological emissions, not fossil fuel emissions; Government disagrees and won't change tack
Shaping our slice of heaven: How to link global opportunities with New Zealand’s advantages to create growth opportunities for our economy. First, look at the map
18th Nov 17, 7:30am
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Shaping our slice of heaven: How to link global opportunities with New Zealand’s advantages to create growth opportunities for our economy. First, look at the map
Kensington Swan assesses the latest OIO update on what constitutes sensitive land and the requirements for overseas investment applications
23rd May 17, 8:38am
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Kensington Swan assesses the latest OIO update on what constitutes sensitive land and the requirements for overseas investment applications
English says NZ$1 bln capital cost and NZ$1.5 bln of operating costs for extra 1,800 prison beds reduces room for tax cuts; English, Key say no need for population policy and migration good for economy
18th Oct 16, 3:05pm
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English says NZ$1 bln capital cost and NZ$1.5 bln of operating costs for extra 1,800 prison beds reduces room for tax cuts; English, Key say no need for population policy and migration good for economy
Gareth Morgan looks at tax (again) and concludes we can’t get rich as a nation by selling houses and land to each other; we need to sell stuff to the world
10th Sep 16, 6:02am
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Gareth Morgan looks at tax (again) and concludes we can’t get rich as a nation by selling houses and land to each other; we need to sell stuff to the world
The big four banks may have chosen to protect their margins at the expense of borrowers, but Bernard Hickey asks if that is such a bad thing in the short term
20th Mar 16, 5:02am
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The big four banks may have chosen to protect their margins at the expense of borrowers, but Bernard Hickey asks if that is such a bad thing in the short term
Ratings agency says banks have enough money to manage the 'twin threats' of continued house price inflation and slumping dairy prices
22nd Feb 16, 4:51pm
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Ratings agency says banks have enough money to manage the 'twin threats' of continued house price inflation and slumping dairy prices
We look back on a big, successful year and reveal our most popular stories; announce expanded coverage for 2016
30th Dec 15, 12:33pm
We look back on a big, successful year and reveal our most popular stories; announce expanded coverage for 2016
2015 benchmarking of OECD tax systems rates New Zealand as #2 of 34. Low taxes on Wealth, Property and Capital Gains boosts the position
30th Sep 15, 11:49am
2015 benchmarking of OECD tax systems rates New Zealand as #2 of 34. Low taxes on Wealth, Property and Capital Gains boosts the position
Fonterra reduces milk price forecast for this year; opening forecast for next year of $7
28th May 14, 8:50am
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Fonterra reduces milk price forecast for this year; opening forecast for next year of $7
Fonterra's earnings drop as forecast but record cash payout forecast maintained
26th Mar 14, 8:38am
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Fonterra's earnings drop as forecast but record cash payout forecast maintained
Dairy giant Fonterra hikes milk price forecast for a third time this financial year; forecasts total payout of $8.75
27th Feb 14, 9:07am
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Dairy giant Fonterra hikes milk price forecast for a third time this financial year; forecasts total payout of $8.75
Fonterra nearly halves full-year ebit forecast to $500-600 mln; cuts dividend to 10c; keeps milk price forecast at $8.30
11th Dec 13, 8:59am
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Fonterra nearly halves full-year ebit forecast to $500-600 mln; cuts dividend to 10c; keeps milk price forecast at $8.30
RBNZ holds OCR, but says high NZ$ gives it flexibility on timing and size of rate hikes likely in 2014
31st Oct 13, 9:07am
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RBNZ holds OCR, but says high NZ$ gives it flexibility on timing and size of rate hikes likely in 2014
Latest REINZ statistics show rising volumes of farm sales and rising prices
15th Aug 13, 12:45pm
Latest REINZ statistics show rising volumes of farm sales and rising prices
First NZ Capital analyst Jason Familton says Heartland Bank interim result 'another tick in the box'; sees higher share price; potential downside from property exposure
4th Mar 13, 4:45pm
First NZ Capital analyst Jason Familton says Heartland Bank interim result 'another tick in the box'; sees higher share price; potential downside from property exposure