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Influx of migrants helps shore up economy but spending still soft
Meanwhile, more than 71,200 New Zealanders left, at least half to Australia.
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Retail
Mall economics: Christchurch centre wrestles with rate rises
Interest rate rises are being blamed for a Christchurch mall's losses.
News in Brief
BNZ sees downside risk to inflation
Westpac has brought its inflation forecast in line with BNZ.
Policy
National’s tax cuts unlikely to push up interest rates: Goldman Sachs
The finance house says tax plans will stimulate economy, but not force rate hike.
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