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Māori tertiary institution pulls out of startup programme
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Māori tertiary institution pulls out of startup programme

Despite that, Callaghan Innovation says it will still support Māori entrepreneurship.

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Recession no more: GDP bounces

Recession no more: GDP bounces

Revisions cast doubt on whether there was a recession at all.

Staff reporters 21 Sep 2023
Economy moves out of recession as GDP improves

Economy moves out of recession as GDP improves

Higher dairy, forestry and meat exports helped drive growth.

Staff reporters 21 Sep 2023
David Parker slates National as 'vandals' over planned emissions policies bonfire
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David Parker slates National as 'vandals' over planned emissions policies bonfire

National insists any coalition partners won't stop it sticking to emissions targets.

Greg Hurrell 21 Sep 2023


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