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Government releases five-point response to climate change
Credible carbon markets and doubling renewable energy are in the plan.
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NZIER's Shadow Board predicts RBNZ will hold, with one exception
The New Zealand Institute of Economic Research’s Shadow Board expects the Reserve Bank of NZ to hold the official cash rate at 5.5% for another year, although one member did call for a hike this week. “While inflation pressures are still high and the labour market remains strong,...
RBNZ could hint cuts may come sooner
The RBNZ will announce its latest decision at 2pm on Wednesday.
Opinion
Dileepa Fonseka: Repackaging NZ, the struggle to sell
This country falters in promoting its future on the world stage.
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