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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.
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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.
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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.
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NZ toothless on Russia without sanctions law: Brownlee
National's spokesperson for foreign affairs wants the government to ratify legislation to impose sanctions on Russia for continued aggression towards Ukraine.
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