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The RBNZ turns more hawkish, still worried
Economy

The RBNZ turns more hawkish, still worried

The OCR now peaks at 5.7% versus a prior peak of 5.6%.

Rebecca Howard 22 May 2024
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RBNZ keeps rate on hold at 5.5% but turns more hawkish
Economy

RBNZ keeps rate on hold at 5.5% but turns more hawkish

The OCR peak is now 5.7% versus prior view of 5.6%. 

Rebecca Howard 22 May 2024
Climate change will force major rural land use change
Primary Sector

Climate change will force major rural land use change

Some land will need to be abandoned, use of other areas will need to change dramatically.

Greg Hurrell 22 May 2024
Global dairy prices end NZ season on a high note
Economy

Global dairy prices end NZ season on a high note

Dairy prices rose 3.3% in the overnight GDT auction. 

Riley Kennedy 22 May 2024


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