Infometrics doubles New Zealand’s 2026 growth forecast
Infometrics latest set of forecasts is taking a slightly more upbeat view of the recovery.
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Uni students warned about promoting overseas gambling websites on social media
The Department of Internal Affairs says influencers could face a $5000 fine.
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Commerce Commission moves to lower debit and credit card surcharges
The overall cost of interchange fees is around $1 billion for businesses, which were often passed onto customers through surcharges.
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Heavy rain fills hydro lakes, boosts winter energy supplies
The rapid decline of hydro storage following a dry period at the start of the year have been reversed by recent heavy rain.
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Pricey butter pulling up food bills – but there may be some relief in sight
Increases in dairy prices are pulling up overall food bills.
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Wellington’s Well Sushi fined after not paying ‘vulnerable’ migrant worker minimum wage
Well Sushi failed to meet a range of employment standards, the Employment Relations Authority said.
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The return of the property investor – but why?
Property is still seen as a “trusted” asset class for investors.
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‘Dramatic shift’ that could leave KiwiSaver members better off
The proportion of KiwiSaver in funds with high volatility has quadrupled in three years.
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‘200 years to pay back debt’: Lender reveals cost of leaving abusive relationships
One woman had to save up money for ten years before she was able to leave her abusive relationship.
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‘Thriving’ Māori economies revealed in new report
The Māori economy is “thriving”, recent statistics have revealed, but a new report shows Māori businesses don’t always measure their success monetarily.
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