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NZers fear RBNZ's digital currency plan's privacy risks
The biggest concern about digital cash is the potential for Government control.
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Finance
RBA set to keep rates steady while growth concerns linger
The central bank’s policy meeting is slated for Tuesday
Liquidated Sustainable Foods owed Kānoa $1.4m
Sustainable Foods joins the list of failed Kānoa-backed ventures.
Property
Value of commercial property sales lowest in a decade
The value of New Zealand commercial property has fallen 10% since the 2021 peak, after the sharp interest rate rises and weak economic activity of the past few years, Westpac says.The number of commercial property transactions has also fallen, with the value of sales dropping bel...
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