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Trade deficit continues to shrink as pressure on Chinese exports eases
The annual deficit in merchandise trade dropped for the eighth consecutive month as imports and exports continued to fall, but with imports declining faster.Trade data for January released by Statistics NZ on Thursday showed a monthly deficit of $976 million, with exports of good...
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RBNZ chief economist defends culture of debate amid criticism
Conway speaks of a robust debate culture within the RBNZ monetary policy committee.
Climate change
Why business flocked to Cop28
The smart money is moving into decarbonisation, says sustainable business group.
Economy
An autopsy of 14 years of ‘fiscal drag’
Who stands to gain from National’s proposed tax bracket adjustments?
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