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National vows RMA reforms repeal by Christmas
Better to dump five years' work than proceed with flawed reforms, says National.
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Law & Regulation
RMA reform bills reported back trying to reconcile the irreconcilable
RMA reform tries to balance competing tensions.
News in Brief
Tightening labour market has workers more nervous
Workers are thinking twice about how safe their jobs are.
Policy
S&P Global Ratings warns NZ to face tough times in short-term
S&P Global forecasts growth of 0.2% for 2023, followed by 1.7% and 2.5% in 2024 and 2025.
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