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Federated Farmers weighs in on Reserve Bank remit
Economy

Federated Farmers weighs in on Reserve Bank remit

The lobby group values price stability over maximum sustainable employment.

Rebecca Howard 07 Feb 2023
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Wishful thinking ignores unprecedented tightening
Economy

Jenny Ruth: Wishful thinking ignores unprecedented tightening

The US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell is willing to risk recession while Adrian Orr has promised us one.

Jenny Ruth 06 Feb 2023
Tyres, batteries, plastics will have to be recycled
Law & Regulation

Tyres, batteries, plastics will have to be recycled

The first stewardship schemes should be in place this year, with most others following in 2024 and 2025.

Greg Hurrell 06 Feb 2023
Zespri liquidates company it sued for $15m
Economy

Zespri liquidates company it sued for $15m

Smiling Face Limited was tipped into liquidation last year.

Riley Kennedy 06 Feb 2023


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