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Economy
NZ services sector activity picks up in May but still tepid
By Rebecca Howard June 17 (BusinessDesk) - Activity in New Zealand's services sector lifted in May following a three-month lull but remains below the long-term average. The BNZ-BusinessNZ performance of services index increased 1.6 points in May from April to a seasonally...
Retail
NZ food prices rise an annual 1.7% in May, rental inflation steady
By Rebecca Howard June 14 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand food prices rose an annual 1.7 percent in May, boosted by more expensive groceries and restaurant and ready-to-eat food. The annual rise in food prices followed a 1 percent annual rise in April. Restaurant meals and re...
Policy
Govt to introduce new film worker law next year
By Paul McBeth June 13 (BusinessDesk) - The government expects to have a new legislative framework in place next year to let film workers negotiate collectively but it won't include all screen work. Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Iain Lees-Galloway today announced...
Opinion
Jenny Ruth: ANALYSIS: Vital Healthcare investors face dilemma over management fees
By Jenny Ruth June 13 (BusinessDesk) - Vital Healthcare Property Trust’s investors would be well-advised to keep in mind that, as the old adage goes, turkeys don’t vote for Christmas, when they come to vote on the proposed changes to the manager’s fee structure. The manager...
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