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India's FTA surge and the implications for New Zealand
Economy

India's FTA surge and the implications for New Zealand

India has signed 13 free trade agreements in five years, but what does this mean for NZ?

Dileepa Fonseka 28 Mar 2024
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Gone in a puff: Sanitarium axes jobs and well-known brands
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Gone in a puff: Sanitarium axes jobs and well-known brands

A total of 49 jobs will be cut across manufacturing, logistics and head office.

Staff reporters 27 Mar 2024
Tax legislation passes third reading
Economy

Tax legislation passes third reading

New tax legislation is now set to pass into law before April 1.“The Taxation (annual rates for 2023–24, multinational tax, and remedial matters) Bill will place New Zealand on a more secure economic footing, improve outcomes for New Zealanders, and make our tax system fairer,” fi...

Staff reporters 27 Mar 2024


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