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RBNZ projections point to interest rate hikes in 2022
Policy

RBNZ projections point to interest rate hikes in 2022

Forecasts show the official cash rate moving from 0.3% in second quarter of 2022 to 0.5% in the third quarter. 

Rebecca Howard 26 May 2021
Coutts on the putting green as council backs water application
Policy

Coutts on the putting green as council backs water application

The Otago Regional Council sees only minor impacts on the neighbouring properties.

Paul McBeth 26 May 2021
Paths to emissions reductions come with costs
Policy

Paths to emissions reductions come with costs

Economic modelling shows paths to emissions reductions are possible but come with problems.

Ian Llewellyn 25 May 2021
Is Contact Energy's 'Waiting-to-Die-Co' a good idea?
Policy Electricity

Is Contact Energy's 'Waiting-to-Die-Co' a good idea?

Energy analysts suggest lumping together NZ's thermal generation into one company.

Ian Llewellyn 25 May 2021