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Supermarket split: chains could be forced to sell stores
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Supermarket split: chains could be forced to sell stores

Commerce Commission report says a new retailer to combat the current duopoly could be created with government support.

Rebecca Howard 29 Jul 2021
Tourist fee mooted to visit 8th wonder of the world
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Tourist fee mooted to visit 8th wonder of the world

The volume of visitors in Milford Sound is fine – the timing needs fixing.

Paul McBeth 28 Jul 2021
Z Energy forecasts strong fuel sales for years to come
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Z Energy forecasts strong fuel sales for years to come

Z Energy says it has decades of profitable business ahead despite decarbonisation plans.

Ian Llewellyn 28 Jul 2021
Queenstown tackles growing housing pain
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Queenstown tackles growing housing pain

The resort town has one of NZ's highest average house prices, and a plan to build more than 16,000 new homes.

Paul McBeth 28 Jul 2021