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Policy
RBNZ addresses commercial paper market issues
The Reserve Bank’s latest move to promote liquidity and stability in New Zealand’s financial markets is aimed at addressing issues in the so-called commercial paper market. “There had been signs the market was not functioning properly,” Reserve Bank assistant governor Christian H...
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Primary Sector
Gisborne lobster back on China's menu
Two tonnes of fresh New Zealand lobster are headed to Shanghai as part of a high-value Kiwi food basket being delivered overnight by Air New Zealand.The flight is partly underwritten by $1 million of ‘fast track’ funding under the government’s $600 million aviation support packag...
Primary Sector
Kiwifruit growers have enough workers, for now
New Zealand’s kiwifruit season is just kicking off and so far the industry body is confident there are enough pickers and packers for this year's crop. “The kiwifruit industry has had significant interest from New Zealanders in filling vacancies in the industry. We are grateful f...
Services
Community papers join queue for essential service status
Community newspaper publishers are optimistic they may be reclassified as essential services for the duration of the national lockdown.The government last week restricted newspaper publication to the major daily groups – despite some communities – such as Wairoa, Kaikoura and Wha...
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