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Downturn hits Dairy Farms NZ's profit
Economy

Downturn hits Dairy Farms NZ's profit

The business operates eight dairy farms in the South Island.

Riley Kennedy 27 Oct 2023
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Big jump in consumer confidence for the future: ANZ-Roy Morgan poll
Economy

Big jump in consumer confidence for the future: ANZ-Roy Morgan poll

Forward-looking consumer confidence still negative, but far less so than last month.

Staff reporters 27 Oct 2023
Jobs data could rule out a February rate hike
Economy

Jobs data could rule out a February rate hike

The unemployment rate is expected to be 3.9%.

Rebecca Howard 27 Oct 2023
Stewardship scheme to pay for tyre disposal is set to launch
Law & Regulation

Stewardship scheme to pay for tyre disposal is set to launch

New tyres will be charged a fee to pay for end-of-life processing.

Greg Hurrell 27 Oct 2023


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