Reserve Bank appoints new chief economist
The Reserve Bank has filled the last major gap in its senior ranks with the appointment of a new chief economist.
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Core retail spending slumps by 8 percent in February
Consumers markedly cut their spending last month ahead of the surge in Covid-19 cases.
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Point-of-sale retail trends changing as customers adopt new payment methods
Point-of-sale trends are changing at a rapid pace as more consumers use digital currency and other payment methods at the checkout.
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Financial feasibility of income insurance scheme under review
Accountants are taking a close look at the government’s proposed income insurance scheme, to see how the costs versus benefits stack-up.
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Refining NZ ripe for investors when it transitions to Channel Infrastructure – report
The country’s three major oil companies will be tempted to sell their shares in Refining NZ as it moves from processing crude to storage making it a ripe takeover target, according to Forsyth Barr research.
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Legal workers point to bullying, workloads and unpaid overtime for poor mental health
A majority of legal workers are suffering from poor mental health due to work pressures, a survey has found.
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Fuel prices expected to keep climbing – Grant Robertson
New Zealanders are being warned to expect fuel prices to keep climbing as long as the war in Ukraine continues.
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Councillor Bartley encourages communities to have their say on the Annual Budget
The uncertainty caused by the spread of COVID-19 may cause issues that last beyond the immediate and will have implications for the future, says Josephine Bartley, Councillor for Maungakiekie-Tamaki Ward.
“The financial pressures on spending due to the… Continue reading
Councillor Casey urges Aucklanders to have their say
Navigating through uncertainty while remaining focussed on priorities that keep people and the planet at the centre of decision making is the defining element of Auckland Council’s Annual Budget for 2022-23, says Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa Ward Councillor…. Continue reading
Improved bus services, low-emissions ferries and safer cycling for North Shore in proposed Climate Action Package
North Shore residents will benefit from upgrades to existing bus services, new low-emission ferries and increased investment in safe cycling infrastructure if the council’s proposed Climate Action Package is supported by councillors as part of this yea… Continue reading