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Accelerated NZ EU FTA timeline gives kiwifruit exporters a full season
Primary Sector

Accelerated NZ EU FTA timeline gives kiwifruit exporters a full season

The government has responded to kiwifruit industry concerns about the FTA.

Dileepa Fonseka 18 Mar 2024
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BNZ predicts return to growth after positive PSI data
Economy

BNZ predicts return to growth after positive PSI data

The services index for February was 53 versus 52.2 in January. 

Staff reporters 18 Mar 2024
Recession or not, the economy is anaemic
Economy

Recession or not, the economy is anaemic

Annual growth seen at 0.7% versus 2.4% in 2022. 

Rebecca Howard 18 Mar 2024
Carbon auction: bargain chance or money down the drain
Markets

Carbon auction: bargain chance or money down the drain

First sale of emission units for 2023 could help finance minister to fill fiscal holes.

Ian Llewellyn 18 Mar 2024


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