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A brief inflation spike won’t spook the RBNZ
Some economists believe annual inflation could reach 3.1% in the third quarter.
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Otago a lukewarm jewel of economic temperature: survey
An economic thermometer reveals a cool-to-cold mood hanging over NZ, with Otago lukewarm.
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Director ‘vindicated’ after Drylandcarbon High Court ruling
Anthony Beverley said he felt “fantastic satisfaction” after reading the judgment.
Economy
Reserve Bank to ease mortgage loan-to-value ratios
The bank is relaxing LVR settings from the start of December.
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