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NZ credit, debit card spending rises in December on higher fuel costs
By Sophie Boot Jan. 16 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand retail spending on electronic cards gained in December for the fourth month in a row, driven by higher fuel prices. Seasonally adjusted total retail spending on credit and debit cards - including vehicle-related spending -...
NZ business confidence sours in December quarter on Labour govt jitters
By Paul McBeth Jan. 16 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand firms turned pessimistic about the country's economic fortunes in the December quarter for the first time in more than two years, with the formation of a Labour-led government and its policy plans spooking businesses. A s...
NZ employment confidence steady, pay expectations and job security drop
By Sophie Boot Jan. 16 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealanders became slightly more confident about job opportunities in the December quarter, though most people aren't expecting a pay rise this year. The Westpac McDermott Miller employment confidence index rose 0.1 points to 113.9...
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