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Finance
Act would create a two-rate tax system
The party says its alternative budget “encourages work, savings and investment”.
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Policy
Cameron Bagrie: Are budget deficits back for longer?
Is the fiscal worm the next to show signs of a clear turn?
Finance
Farmers need $5-10/kg for strong wool – MPI
Strong wool prices are nowhere near that at the moment.
Technology
We're missing out on $7.8b in the economy each year
NZ is dropping down the IMD World Digital Competitiveness Rankings.
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