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Dan Brunskill
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The Reserve Bank of NZ will likely lift the Official Cash Rate 25 basis points on Wednesday and give little else away
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The Reserve Bank of NZ will likely lift the Official Cash Rate 25 basis points on Wednesday and give little else away
The National Party plans to introduce national standards for wind and solar power that will fast-track the consenting process
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The National Party plans to introduce national standards for wind and solar power that will fast-track the consenting process
A new crossing over the Waitematā Harbour carries an enormous price tag but has broad political support
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A new crossing over the Waitematā Harbour carries an enormous price tag but has broad political support
Government outlines five options for a second central city Waitematā harbour crossing and wants to begin construction this decade
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Government outlines five options for a second central city Waitematā harbour crossing and wants to begin construction this decade
RBNZ seeks feedback on managing climate risks in the financial sector
Megan Woods and David Parker will take over Stuart Nash's ministerial roles after the Napier MP's dismissal
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Megan Woods and David Parker will take over Stuart Nash's ministerial roles after the Napier MP's dismissal
Could the banking crisis ‘morph into something more sinister’ for the New Zealand dollar?
Reserve Bank expected to keep its inflation fight going despite weaker than expected GDP, cyclone impact & global banking ructions
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Reserve Bank expected to keep its inflation fight going despite weaker than expected GDP, cyclone impact & global banking ructions
Loose monetary policy helped households ignore a loss of real income during the pandemic - higher interest rates are a reality check
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Loose monetary policy helped households ignore a loss of real income during the pandemic - higher interest rates are a reality check
Government review of the Emissions Trading Scheme will look for ways to incentivise more reductions and less carbon offsets
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Government review of the Emissions Trading Scheme will look for ways to incentivise more reductions and less carbon offsets
Inflation will be extended if Kiwi's can't accept they are worse off, Reserve Bank’s Chief Economist Paul Conway says
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Inflation will be extended if Kiwi's can't accept they are worse off, Reserve Bank’s Chief Economist Paul Conway says
IPCC report author Bronwyn Hayward says New Zealand cities can tackle transport and construction emissions themselves
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IPCC report author Bronwyn Hayward says New Zealand cities can tackle transport and construction emissions themselves
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta will travel to China to reestablish face-to-face relationship with Beijing
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Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta will travel to China to reestablish face-to-face relationship with Beijing
Salt Fund's Greg Fleming looks at how to invest in a bursting financial markets bubble
Westpac economist suggests weak local economy and overseas banking turbulence mean RBNZ may end OCR hiking cycle in April
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Westpac economist suggests weak local economy and overseas banking turbulence mean RBNZ may end OCR hiking cycle in April
New Zealand economy shrinks a more than expected 0.6% in December quarter
PM Hipkins’ policy bonfire gives off few emissions, but the failed carbon auction reveals bigger problem
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PM Hipkins’ policy bonfire gives off few emissions, but the failed carbon auction reveals bigger problem
New Zealand's current account deficit widest on record in 2022, but forecast to narrow as tourism returns
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New Zealand's current account deficit widest on record in 2022, but forecast to narrow as tourism returns
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins cuts more policies to save $1 billion for cyclone recovery and cost of living crisis
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Prime Minister Chris Hipkins cuts more policies to save $1 billion for cyclone recovery and cost of living crisis
Economic Development Minister Stuart Nash takes aim at poor productivity and wages with Advanced Manufacturing Industry Transformation Plan
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Economic Development Minister Stuart Nash takes aim at poor productivity and wages with Advanced Manufacturing Industry Transformation Plan
Financial Markets Authority issues formal warning to Du Val group for misleading investors over why it suspended cash distributions
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Financial Markets Authority issues formal warning to Du Val group for misleading investors over why it suspended cash distributions
Chris Hipkins helps Labour take the lead in Taxpayer Union political poll for the first time in 12 months
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Chris Hipkins helps Labour take the lead in Taxpayer Union political poll for the first time in 12 months