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Auckland central's economy surges ahead of the rest
A 4.3 square kilometre block of land accounts for 8% of NZ's economy.
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RBNZ has done enough to curb inflation, banks say
BNZ, Kiwibank and ASB aren't as certain as the ANZ of another hike in the OCR.
Infrastructure
Dileepa Fonseka: The 'rigour mortis' of Wellington and housing
Recent planning woes in the capital show the need for RMA reform.
ANZ Bank more hawkish, now expects two rate hikes
The bank tips one hike in February and the other in April.
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