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Pressure on NZ to pass sanctions law responding to Ukraine
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Pressure on NZ to pass sanctions law responding to Ukraine

Allies of NZ have repeatedly lobbied us to pass an autonomous sanctions law. Instead, NZ is going Russia specific.

Oliver Lewis 02 Mar 2022
Rebuilding bridges: trade minister to reconnect NZ to the world
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Rebuilding bridges: trade minister to reconnect NZ to the world

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is not good for the world or world trade, says O'Connor. 

Rebecca Howard 25 Feb 2022
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