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Degrowth movement wants to stop humanity driving over a cliff
Environment

Degrowth movement wants to stop humanity driving over a cliff

Global accountancy firms have taken part in a New Zealand degrowth conference.

Greg Hurrell 27 Sep 2023
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The waste firm taking over the South Island
Markets

The waste firm taking over the South Island

NZ's only listed waste firm plans to keep growing through acquisitions.

Cécile Meier 27 Sep 2023
Robertson, Willis in Beyond the Ballot business debate
Economy

Robertson, Willis in Beyond the Ballot business debate

Labour and National representatives targeted banks, productivity and population.

Dileepa Fonseka 26 Sep 2023
US president Biden hosts Pacific leaders in latest pivot
Economy

US president Biden hosts Pacific leaders in latest pivot

Remittances might get easier for Pacific Islands soon.

Paul McBeth 26 Sep 2023


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