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Trade
Grahame Morton named new ambassador to China
Morton will take up the new role in December 2022.
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Markets
ASB lifts OCR forecast
The quarterly growth means NZ has avoided a technical recession but ASB chief economist, Nick Tuffley, said it adds to the risk inflation pressures will be even more persistent.
NZ economy grew 1.7% in June qtr
The economy avoided a recession, defined as two consecutive quarters of shrinking activity
Finance
Robertson says govt faces 'tough choices'
The finance minister says the country is well placed to ride out the turbulent times in the global economy.
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