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Independent review warm on ACC investment arm but eyes risk
Economy

Independent review warm on ACC investment arm but eyes risk

A review of ACC’s investment arm issues warm findings but homes in on risk factors.

Staff reporters 25 Jul 2025
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Tariff-led fall in NZ export demand less than in GFC: RBNZ
Economy

Tariff-led fall in NZ export demand less than in GFC: RBNZ

RBNZ's Paul Conway concluded that global supply chains were becoming less efficient.

Staff reporters 24 Jul 2025
No sign 10% tariff will increase but uncertainty remains: Mfat
Economy

No sign 10% tariff will increase but uncertainty remains: Mfat

Ongoing uncertainty is of concern for New Zealand exporters, an Mfat spokesperson says.

Rebecca Howard 24 Jul 2025
Northland targets $60b regional economy by 2050
Economy

Northland targets $60b regional economy by 2050

The bullish goal represents a six-fold increase over 2024 figures.

Oliver Lewis 24 Jul 2025


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