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Calls for a Commerce Commission probe into recycling claims
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Calls for a Commerce Commission probe into recycling claims

Supposedly recyclable packages contaminate recycling bins and cost ratepayers millions.

Cécile Meier 20 Jul 2023
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Non-tradeable inflation rose 6.6%, driven by construction, rents, and ready-to-eat food.

Rebecca Howard 19 Jul 2023
Pace of inflation declines to 6% in the 12 months to June

Pace of inflation declines to 6% in the 12 months to June

Prices have increased most for vegetables, ready-to-eat food, milk, cheese and eggs.

Riley Kennedy 19 Jul 2023
Global dairy prices fall at latest auction
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Global dairy prices fall at latest auction

The Global Dairy Trade index is the lowest since September 2020.

Riley Kennedy 19 Jul 2023


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