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Sticky domestic inflation may push rate cuts off table until 2025
Economy

Sticky domestic inflation may push rate cuts off table until 2025

Annual inflation was 4% versus 4.7% in the December quarter.

Rebecca Howard 17 Apr 2024
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RBNZ opens consultation on central bank digital currency
Economy

RBNZ opens consultation on central bank digital currency

Protecting monetary sovereignty is a key factor.

Rebecca Howard 17 Apr 2024
Warning to NZ primary sector: avoid 'commoditised B2B'
Economy

Warning to NZ primary sector: avoid 'commoditised B2B'

Speaking at an event about food and fibre, the former Unilever CEO did not mince words.

Dileepa Fonseka 17 Apr 2024
NZ watchful as bird flu spreads to US dairy cows
Economy

NZ watchful as bird flu spreads to US dairy cows

The US outbreak is the first time the virus has been found in cows. 

Rebecca Howard 17 Apr 2024


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