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Text message scam targets bank customers wanting key information. Never reply with personal information, login details or second factor identification to any text message, social message, or email
12th May 18, 9:49am
Text message scam targets bank customers wanting key information. Never reply with personal information, login details or second factor identification to any text message, social message, or email
Live-streamed video from the May 2018 RBNZ press conference with Governor Adrian Orr - will start at 10am
10th May 18, 9:56am
Live-streamed video from the May 2018 RBNZ press conference with Governor Adrian Orr - will start at 10am
Treasury assumes annual net migration will fall from +68,000 in the year to March to +25,000 in the year ending June 2022 & assesses the implication for the economy
30th Apr 18, 5:11pm
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Treasury assumes annual net migration will fall from +68,000 in the year to March to +25,000 in the year ending June 2022 & assesses the implication for the economy
From payday reporting to a new minimum wage and rules around parental leave, here’s a summary of what’s new and what’s changed for small businesses and the self-employed
19th Apr 18, 10:59am
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From payday reporting to a new minimum wage and rules around parental leave, here’s a summary of what’s new and what’s changed for small businesses and the self-employed
PM Jacinda Ardern announces the Government will not grant any more offshore oil and gas exploration permits
12th Apr 18, 7:07am
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PM Jacinda Ardern announces the Government will not grant any more offshore oil and gas exploration permits
Govt's 10-year draft land transport plan eyes regional roading improvements, state highway maintenance & public transport, plus new investment in rapid transit & rail
3rd Apr 18, 4:25pm
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Govt's 10-year draft land transport plan eyes regional roading improvements, state highway maintenance & public transport, plus new investment in rapid transit & rail
Silver Fern Farms Co-operative reports small profit from continuing operations over transition period, and no debt. Silver Fern Farms reports zero revenue growth, but much better margins after tie-up with Shanghai Maling
3rd Apr 18, 8:27am
Silver Fern Farms Co-operative reports small profit from continuing operations over transition period, and no debt. Silver Fern Farms reports zero revenue growth, but much better margins after tie-up with Shanghai Maling
Privacy Commissioner John Edwards says Facebook is subject to the Privacy Act and has fundamentally failed to engage with the Act
28th Mar 18, 11:11am
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Privacy Commissioner John Edwards says Facebook is subject to the Privacy Act and has fundamentally failed to engage with the Act
Acclaimed economist Atif Mian sees the growth of household debt as the core economic problem, seeks ways to have borrowers who can, absorb more adjustment, and stop insulating banks from risk in the name of financial stability
24th Mar 18, 2:28pm
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Acclaimed economist Atif Mian sees the growth of household debt as the core economic problem, seeks ways to have borrowers who can, absorb more adjustment, and stop insulating banks from risk in the name of financial stability
Protection of the term ‘mānuka honey’ for New Zealand has passed another important hurdle. Work continues in NZ, the UK, China and the USA
22nd Mar 18, 4:01pm
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Protection of the term ‘mānuka honey’ for New Zealand has passed another important hurdle. Work continues in NZ, the UK, China and the USA
NZIER business opinion survey shows the usual fall in confidence after a Labour-led government takes office, effect of election on actual business activity muted
16th Jan 18, 10:42am
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NZIER business opinion survey shows the usual fall in confidence after a Labour-led government takes office, effect of election on actual business activity muted
Youi points to US study that finds marital status is almost as significant in car insurance pricing as age and gender; Says it has never rejected a legitimate claim based on marital status
13th Jan 18, 8:55am
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Youi points to US study that finds marital status is almost as significant in car insurance pricing as age and gender; Says it has never rejected a legitimate claim based on marital status
Listings slump in December but asking prices continue to climb despite high total stock numbers which are now at their second highest level in 21 months
4th Jan 18, 12:02am
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Listings slump in December but asking prices continue to climb despite high total stock numbers which are now at their second highest level in 21 months
Extended dry weather takes its toll on Fonterra's volumes. Auction offers have been reduced
29th Dec 17, 5:49pm
Extended dry weather takes its toll on Fonterra's volumes. Auction offers have been reduced
MPI declares a 'medium-scale adverse event' in lower North Island. Banks roll out farm drought assistance packages
24th Dec 17, 3:03pm
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MPI declares a 'medium-scale adverse event' in lower North Island. Banks roll out farm drought assistance packages
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern pleased with 'significant progress' government has made as its 100 Day Plan reaches halfway stage
12th Dec 17, 1:52pm
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern pleased with 'significant progress' government has made as its 100 Day Plan reaches halfway stage
Fonterra cuts 2017/18 forecast Farmgate Milk Price by 35 cents to $6.40 per kgMS reflecting 'prudent approach to ongoing volatility' in the global dairy market
7th Dec 17, 9:27am
Fonterra cuts 2017/18 forecast Farmgate Milk Price by 35 cents to $6.40 per kgMS reflecting 'prudent approach to ongoing volatility' in the global dairy market
The new Housing Minister sets out how he plans to "build communities", deal with homlessness, "build 100,000 affordable homes for first home buyers", help renters, and sort out the tax incentives
3rd Dec 17, 6:04am
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The new Housing Minister sets out how he plans to "build communities", deal with homlessness, "build 100,000 affordable homes for first home buyers", help renters, and sort out the tax incentives
Although the surge in tourism has brought lower spenders, especially from China, visitors from the USA are opening their wallets wider. Top spending Germans cutting back a little
18th Nov 17, 7:08am
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Although the surge in tourism has brought lower spenders, especially from China, visitors from the USA are opening their wallets wider. Top spending Germans cutting back a little
The RBNZ outlines its key assumptions on 4 key areas of the new government's policies including housing, migration, minimum wage increases and spending
9th Nov 17, 11:13am
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The RBNZ outlines its key assumptions on 4 key areas of the new government's policies including housing, migration, minimum wage increases and spending
Final Roy Morgan New Zealand Poll shows Labour/Greens (62 seats) with Maori Party support favoured to win knife-edge election over National/NZ First/Act NZ (58 seats)
16th Sep 17, 8:03am
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Final Roy Morgan New Zealand Poll shows Labour/Greens (62 seats) with Maori Party support favoured to win knife-edge election over National/NZ First/Act NZ (58 seats)
Roy Morgan Research updates its polling on what the real issues are. They are dominated by ‘Poverty and the gap between the rich and poor’, ‘House prices & Housing affordability’ and ‘Housing shortages & Homelessness’ as the vote nears
8th Sep 17, 10:41pm
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Roy Morgan Research updates its polling on what the real issues are. They are dominated by ‘Poverty and the gap between the rich and poor’, ‘House prices & Housing affordability’ and ‘Housing shortages & Homelessness’ as the vote nears
Green Party slams National's plan to allow developers to bypass the RMA to speed up home and infrastructure building
5th Sep 17, 11:44am
Green Party slams National's plan to allow developers to bypass the RMA to speed up home and infrastructure building
We want your opinion of two current policy positions; Labour's capital gains tax stance, and National's tweaking of the tax thresholds. Take our survey
26th Aug 17, 10:26am
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We want your opinion of two current policy positions; Labour's capital gains tax stance, and National's tweaking of the tax thresholds. Take our survey
Jacinda Ardern’s ascension to leadership revitalises Labour, up +2% to 32.5%; Turei scandal costs Greens support, down -4.5% to 9%. National slips again
18th Aug 17, 8:01pm
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Jacinda Ardern’s ascension to leadership revitalises Labour, up +2% to 32.5%; Turei scandal costs Greens support, down -4.5% to 9%. National slips again