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Congestion charge bill introduced
Economy

Congestion charge bill introduced

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown welcomed the bill.

Staff reporters 18 Dec 2024
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Import-export gap narrows
Economy

Import-export gap narrows

The country's current account deficit continues to improve. 

Staff reporters 18 Dec 2024
Did Treasury go far enough?
Opinion

Cameron Bagrie: Did Treasury go far enough?

Fiscal policy is currently loose, not tight as perceived.

Cameron Bagrie 18 Dec 2024
Treasury's forecasts may get trumped by tariffs
Economy

Treasury's forecasts may get trumped by tariffs

The forecasts assume global trade policies are unchanged. 

Rebecca Howard 18 Dec 2024


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