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Not everyone thinks the RBNZ should cut this week
Three out of five members of NZIER's Shadow Board recommend a hold.
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RBNZ rate cut baked in, eyes on track
The RBNZ is expected to cut by 25 basis points to 3.25%.
Retail
Downturn dims luxury's lustre
Louis Vuitton NZ's revenue dropped 10.7% to $82.2 million year on year.
Budget 2025
Shuffling the deckchairs for science
The Government will move $212m from existing programmes to fund science reforms.
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