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How low will the RBNZ go?
Economy

How low will the RBNZ go?

Kiwibank sees the OCR going as low as 2.75% while Westpac forecasts 3.75%. 

Rebecca Howard 20 Aug 2024
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Work-related accidents and health issues cost $4.9b
Economy

Work-related accidents and health issues cost $4.9b

'Catching up to Australia would save New Zealand $1.4b year.'

Gregor Thompson 19 Aug 2024
Deputy governor Hawkesby defends RBNZ's move
Economy

Deputy governor Hawkesby defends RBNZ's move

The data was all pointing in one direction. 

Rebecca Howard 19 Aug 2024
Fletcher share price and immigration politics
Opinion

Dileepa Fonseka: Fletcher share price and immigration politics

An accidental rise in Fletcher's share price in 2004 was all about immigration.

Dileepa Fonseka 19 Aug 2024


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