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Meridian's $3.5 billion 'super profits'
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Meridian's $3.5 billion 'super profits'

Major electricity users claim Meridian has 'outperformed' supermarkets and petrol retailers for its level of profit-making.

Ian Llewellyn 24 Aug 2021
Just one corporate seeks wage subsidy so far
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Just one corporate seeks wage subsidy so far

The finance minister said 400,000 jobs are being covered by the latest round of government support with $484.4m paid out.

Paul McBeth 24 Aug 2021
Impact of Reserve Bank's FLP difficult to measure: Bascand
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Impact of Reserve Bank's FLP difficult to measure: Bascand

Reserve Bank deputy governor Geoff Bascand said keeping the programme to provide up to $28 billion in cheap funding to lenders goes to the central bank's credibility.

Jenny Ruth 24 Aug 2021
NZ carbon prices could double in five years
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NZ carbon prices could double in five years

Changes to the ETS could allow carbon prices to rise from $50 to $110 by 2026.

Ian Llewellyn 24 Aug 2021