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RBNZ cuts number of jobs by 20%
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RBNZ cuts number of jobs by 20%

The Reserve Bank claims $11m of cost savings via Project Denby’s 20% job cuts.

Staff reporters 29 Oct 2025
Kiwibank wary of capital-review barrier to growth
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Kiwibank wary of capital-review barrier to growth

Kiwibank raises issues of competitive advantage.

Andy Macdonald 24 Oct 2025
Heartland Group’s Q1 trading solid, not without challenges
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Heartland Group’s Q1 trading solid, not without challenges

Heartland Group reports solid Q1 performance as NZ business conditions challenging.

Staff reporters 24 Oct 2025