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Value of commercial property sales lowest in a decade
The value of New Zealand commercial property has fallen 10% since the 2021 peak, after the sharp interest rate rises and weak economic activity of the past few years, Westpac says.The number of commercial property transactions has also fallen, with the value of sales dropping bel...
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Economy
NZ Post’s parcel business is booming
NZ's e-commerce share of retail has room to grow, says CE.
Law & Regulation
Govt advised to ditch net zero for 'negative zero' 2050 target
The Climate Change Commission is recommending bigger minimum methane cuts.
Cars
Why Europe’s vaunted car industry is in crisis – in charts
Trump's tariff threats yet another worry for VW, Mercedes-Benz and BMW.
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