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Auckland central's economy surges ahead of the rest
A 4.3 square kilometre block of land accounts for 8% of NZ's economy.
Economy
RBNZ has done enough to curb inflation, banks say
BNZ, Kiwibank and ASB aren't as certain as the ANZ of another hike in the OCR.
Opinion
Dileepa Fonseka: The 'rigour mortis' of Wellington and housing
Recent planning woes in the capital show the need for RMA reform.
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