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NZ, China launch negotiations on service trade
Chinese premier Li Qiang is in the country.
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Retail
People spending less as tough times continue
Latest electronic card transactions data shows retail spending down across the board.
Productivity drops for SMEs – Xero
Xero's report paints a particularly grim picture for the hospitality sector.
Primary Sector
Li Qiang visit ‘immensely significant’, Fonterra’s China CEO says
The Chinese premier arrives in the country on Thursday.
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