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NZ-China relationship can withstand friction, trade negotiator says

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NZ-China relationship can withstand friction, trade negotiator says

The NZ-China relationship is mature enough to withstand friction, but exporters also need greater diversity of markets, the chief trade negotiator said.

Rebecca Howard 24 Nov 2020

Govt awaits advice on land-bankers – Ardern

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Govt awaits advice on land-bankers – Ardern

The government is using fast-track consenting legislation to help accelerate housing developments.

Paul McBeth 23 Nov 2020

Remember the reasons for RBNZ independence

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Gareth Kiernan: Remember the reasons for RBNZ independence

There is some scope to include housing in the Reserve Bank's objectives, but housing's underlying problems will only be solved by more fundamental tax and land supply reforms.

Gareth Kiernan 20 Nov 2020

Development finance a concern – Ardern

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Development finance a concern – Ardern

Consents are at record highs but developers might not necessarily be able to meet that demand.

Paul McBeth 16 Nov 2020

RBNZ is responsible for rising house prices

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Jenny Ruth: RBNZ is responsible for rising house prices

Jenny Ruth 15 Nov 2020

Auckland dodges lockdown; mandatory masks loom

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Auckland dodges lockdown; mandatory masks loom

Paul McBeth 13 Nov 2020

The surprisingly low cost of lockdowns

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The surprisingly low cost of lockdowns

Rebecca Howard 13 Nov 2020

ASB whacks LVR limits on property investors

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ASB whacks LVR limits on property investors

Paul McBeth 12 Nov 2020

Carbon budgets likely to be 'shocking' - Shaw

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Carbon budgets likely to be 'shocking' - Shaw

Gavin Evans 11 Nov 2020

National shakes up finance role as Goldsmith’s stocks fall

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National shakes up finance role as Goldsmith’s stocks fall

Paul McBeth 11 Nov 2020

Reserve Bank mulls reimposing LVRs, delays bank capital requirement

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Reserve Bank mulls reimposing LVRs, delays bank capital requirement

Rebecca Howard 11 Nov 2020

Were whistleblowers trying to ‘steal’ the America’s Cup event?

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Were whistleblowers trying to ‘steal’ the America’s Cup event?

Pattrick Smellie 11 Nov 2020

ETNZ hits back

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ETNZ hits back

Victoria Young 10 Nov 2020

America's Cup team 'condemns' MBIE conduct

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America's Cup team 'condemns' MBIE conduct

Pattrick Smellie 10 Nov 2020

Govt books in better shape than pre-election predictions

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Govt books in better shape than pre-election predictions

Paul McBeth 10 Nov 2020

No single policy fix for housing ‘perfect storm’ – Ardern

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No single policy fix for housing ‘perfect storm’ – Ardern

Paul McBeth 09 Nov 2020

Five priorities for the new government

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Pattrick Smellie: Five priorities for the new government

Pattrick Smellie 09 Nov 2020

Cut the chat and act: manufacturing and the post-covid economy

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Cut the chat and act: manufacturing and the post-covid economy

Gavin Evans 07 Nov 2020

No change to borders before Christmas: Ardern

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No change to borders before Christmas: Ardern

Pattrick Smellie 05 Nov 2020

Ardern broadens, extends small business loans scheme

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Ardern broadens, extends small business loans scheme

Pattrick Smellie 05 Nov 2020

Never mind Dotcom, let’s fix copyright law

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Paul McBeth: Never mind Dotcom, let’s fix copyright law

Paul McBeth 05 Nov 2020

Dry-year risk not a problem for power sector

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Dry-year risk not a problem for power sector

Gavin Evans 04 Nov 2020

Incoming wall of wood threatens local processors

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Incoming wall of wood threatens local processors

Gavin Evans 03 Nov 2020

‘Come in for an early chat, Adrian’

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‘Come in for an early chat, Adrian’

Bernard Hickey 02 Nov 2020

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