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NZ exporters appear to be creaming Aussie dairy farmers
Primary Sector

NZ exporters appear to be creaming Aussie dairy farmers

NZ's much cheaper dairy products are in demand across the Tasman.

Riley Kennedy 18 Jan 2024
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Retail spending dips in December
Economy

Retail spending dips in December

Electronic card spending fell 2% in December. 

Staff reporters 17 Jan 2024
Better business confidence won't trigger rate cut
Economy

Better business confidence won't trigger rate cut

Business is more upbeat but the RBNZ will still be leery. 

Rebecca Howard 17 Jan 2024
Put RBNZ Conway’s speech on your calendar
Economy

Put RBNZ Conway’s speech on your calendar

The market has now priced 103 basis points of easing over the course of 2024.

Rebecca Howard 16 Jan 2024


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