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Migrant arrivals surged in February
More people arrived on a permanent basis than in the month before covid-19 hit.
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Manufacturing activity declined in March
Production dropped to its lowest level of activity since August 2021.
Finance
RBNZ money-printing: near $20b in losses?
Treasury has suggested the RBNZ could pay no interest on some of the money it holds overnight, but the central bank says the risks of that approach outweigh any gains.
Environment
Gross emissions down slightly on reduced farm activity
Gross greenhouse gas emissions fell but net emissions rose.
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