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Just Life Group sells The Cylinder Guy
Just Life Group CEO says it was probably a mistake buying the business in 2020.
Spark board mum on future of dividend, asset sales
Shareholders will have to wait until company's half-year results to learn more.
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Build a human firewall as part of your company's culture.
Private credit reshapes NZ lending
More and more Kiwis want the mortgage flexibility banks can't give
