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RBNZ won't yield on rates, housing changes may delay hikes
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RBNZ won't yield on rates, housing changes may delay hikes

Westpac Bank doesn't expect a rate hike until 2025, much later than other bank economists.

Rebecca Howard 13 Apr 2021
Nash wants tougher freedom camping rules for next summer
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Nash wants tougher freedom camping rules for next summer

Freedom camping abuses are the most consistent complaints Tourism Minister Stuart Nash hears. 

Paul McBeth 09 Apr 2021
Freedom camping review a case of form over substance
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Paul McBeth: Freedom camping review a case of form over substance

The NZ Motor Caravan Association is fighting a rearguard action in taking councils to court over their freedom camping rules.

Paul McBeth 09 Apr 2021
Surge in MIQ covid cases prompts suspension of Indian flights
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Surge in MIQ covid cases prompts suspension of Indian flights

Health officials are grappling with how to cope with surging covid rates from high-risk countries. 

Staff reporters 08 Apr 2021