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AI platform to make companies' climate reporting pain-free
Technology

AI platform to make companies' climate reporting pain-free

A company can find out how its work-from-home policies will affect its carbon emissions. 

Greg Hurrell 17 May 2023
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NZ Post says retail boom unlikely in 2023
Retail

NZ Post says retail boom unlikely in 2023

Consumers will be less likely to spend big compared with the past two years.

Ella Somers 17 May 2023
Market pricing calls Westpac’s bluff

Market pricing calls Westpac’s bluff

The market is pricing in another 25-basis point rate hike next week to 5.5%.

Rebecca Howard 16 May 2023
NZ arm of Jenny Craig enters administration
Finance

NZ arm of Jenny Craig enters administration

The company used stars like Rebel Wilson and Mel B to promote its products.

Riley Kennedy 16 May 2023


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