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RBNZ takes a different approach than Canada and Australia
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RBNZ takes a different approach than Canada and Australia

The RBNZ lifted the official cash rate by 50 basis points to 5.25% while Australia and Canada opted to pause.

Rebecca Howard 05 Apr 2023
Ardern to get Christchurch Call role
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Ardern to get Christchurch Call role

Ardern turned down a pay packet for the role.

Staff reporters 04 Apr 2023
Rate hikes gaining traction, but there's a long way to go
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Rate hikes gaining traction, but there's a long way to go

An NZIER survey says 41% of firms now report sales as their primary constraint.

Rebecca Howard 04 Apr 2023
Early cyclone estimate lifts EQC costs by more than $300m
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Early cyclone estimate lifts EQC costs by more than $300m

A slowing labour market is weighing on the income tax take.

Paul McBeth 04 Apr 2023