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Parliament announces inquiry into business and rural banking
Finance

Parliament announces inquiry into business and rural banking

Parliament has announced the terms of reference for its inquiry into banking competition, focusing on business and rural lending.Minister of Finance Nicola Willis requested the inquiry as part of a commitment outlined in the National Party and New Zealand First coalition agreemen...

Staff reporters 14 Aug 2024
Wage restraint, science mega-merger and more...
Politics Business of Government

Wage restraint, science mega-merger and more...

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Jem Traylen 14 Aug 2024
Merging of Crown Research Institutes on the cards
Editor's Picks

Merging of Crown Research Institutes on the cards

A major re-organisation of the science and innovation system could be coming.

Dileepa Fonseka 12 Aug 2024
Auckland slipping in global perceptions, report says
Infrastructure

Auckland slipping in global perceptions, report says

Authors identify three focus areas for Auckland moving forward.

Tom Raynel 12 Aug 2024