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Keep merger simple, says departing TVNZ boss
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Keep merger simple, says departing TVNZ boss

If TVNZ and RNZ are to merge successfully, their guiding charter needs to focus on shifting audience preferences, says TVNZ's outgoing CEO.

Pattrick Smellie 25 Feb 2022
RBNZ eying its role in house price inflation
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RBNZ eying its role in house price inflation

Should the central bank's remit include secondary considerations like housing and distributional impacts? The RBNZ wants to know. 

Rebecca Howard 25 Feb 2022
Tourism holds its breath as govt mulls ending border self-isolation
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Tourism holds its breath as govt mulls ending border self-isolation

With the traditional March-to-May booking window fast approaching for tourists considering a summer holiday in NZ, the government is cutting it fine as it considers ending self-isolation requirements for inbound travellers.

Pattrick Smellie 24 Feb 2022
RBNZ tightens its grip on inflation
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RBNZ tightens its grip on inflation

The central bank now expects the cash rate to peak at 3.4% in September 2024 versus its prior view that it would peak at 2.6% in December 2023.

Rebecca Howard 23 Feb 2022