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NZ annual trade surplus at 28-year high
Economy

NZ annual trade surplus at 28-year high

Trade surplus widens as pandemic slashes imports.

Staff reporters 26 Nov 2020
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RBNZ expects low FLP draw down
Economy

RBNZ expects low FLP draw down

The Reserve Bank expects the biggest impact of its funding-for-lending programme will be on forcing term deposit rates lower. 

Jenny Ruth 26 Nov 2020
THE CHART: A big tax boost for Government coffers
Economy

THE CHART: A big tax boost for Government coffers

Crown accounts show healthy bounce back after initial lockdown. 

Andy Fyers 26 Nov 2020
Bank mortgage lending hits fresh record in October
Economy

Bank mortgage lending hits fresh record in October

Mortgage lending continues to reach fresh records as house price inflation accelerates.

Staff reporters 25 Nov 2020


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