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Lyttelton Port 'needs to improve earnings'
Trade was mixed in 2024, with container volumes down, port company says.
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Services
At Large rises out of SenateSHJ collapse
A new public relations firm has risen out of the ashes of SenateSHJ’s Wellington office.
Property
RBNZ warns NZ banks to stay vigilant amid commercial property risks
Around 8% of banks’ total loans are for commercial property.
Markets
Paul McBeth: Making the money world go round
The NZ stock market operator isn’t alone in its optimism.
The Life
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