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Grounds for concern: Margin squeeze rocks coffee roasters
Retail

Grounds for concern: Margin squeeze rocks coffee roasters

L'affare's GM said slimming margins have made prices ‘unsustainable’.

Gregor Thompson 19 Dec 2024
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Congestion charge bill introduced
Policy

Congestion charge bill introduced

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown welcomed the bill.

Staff reporters 18 Dec 2024
Import-export gap narrows
News in Brief

Import-export gap narrows

The country's current account deficit continues to improve. 

Staff reporters 18 Dec 2024
Did Treasury go far enough?
Opinion

Cameron Bagrie: Did Treasury go far enough?

Fiscal policy is currently loose, not tight as perceived.

Cameron Bagrie 18 Dec 2024


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