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Last carbon auction of 2024 picked to partially clear
Markets

Last carbon auction of 2024 picked to partially clear

The $64 floor price could attract bidders and raise money for the Govt.

Ian Llewellyn 03 Dec 2024
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Liquidations are up 27% year-on-year
Economy

Liquidations are up 27% year-on-year

On an annual basis, no region or sector Centrix measures experienced a reduction.

Gregor Thompson 03 Dec 2024
US port wants bigger payday from surging ocean trade
Transport

US port wants bigger payday from surging ocean trade

Port of New York and Jersey seeks greater share of profits. 

A hermit kingdom 'open for business'
Opinion

Dileepa Fonseka: A hermit kingdom 'open for business'

NZ needs to come to a new understanding of the balance between values and growth.

Dileepa Fonseka 02 Dec 2024


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