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Westpac Bank now expects the RBNZ to cut in October
Westpac had previously expected a November cut.
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Jobless rate must surprise to trigger August OCR cut
Economists expect the 2Q unemployment rate to be 4.7%.
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Parliament seeks new thinking on climate adaptation
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier was confronted by Muriwai residents bursting into tears.
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One more last chance to fix the Holidays Act
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