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THE CHART: The first-home buyer paradox
Economy Free

THE CHART: The first-home buyer paradox

They are in the market in record numbers and they're not paying bottom dollar.

Andy Fyers 19 Nov 2020
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Vaccine won't be a magical cure for NZ economy - Treasury
Infrastructure

Vaccine won't be a magical cure for NZ economy - Treasury

Vaccine in the wings is good news, but will do little to bolster short term economic health, Treasury says.

Brent Melville 18 Nov 2020
China confirms NZ frozen product covid-positive
Economy

China confirms NZ frozen product covid-positive

China authorities have confirmed a sample of NZ tripe has tested positive for covid-19 genetics, MFAT says 

Brent Melville 18 Nov 2020
Producer margins squeezed in Sept quarter
Economy

Producer margins squeezed in Sept quarter

Goods-making businesses felt the pinch in September as they struggled to pass on rising costs. 

Staff reporters 18 Nov 2020


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