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Minimum wage to increase by 2%
Economy

Minimum wage to increase by 2%

It will rise by 45 cents an hour to $23.15 from April 1.

Staff reporters 01 Feb 2024
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Credit where credit's due
Economy

Credit where credit's due

Bayly has made a policy flip on Cofi but hewed close to the industry line on other issues.

Dileepa Fonseka 01 Feb 2024
NZ economy is at a delicate juncture: ANZ
Economy

NZ economy is at a delicate juncture: ANZ

The ANZ is not ruling out a hike in interest rates.

Staff reporters 31 Jan 2024
Change is afoot for NZ's regulatory financial landscape
Economy

Change is afoot for NZ's regulatory financial landscape

The complex regulatory landscape is a cost burden for firms. 

Rebecca Howard 31 Jan 2024


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