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businessdesk.co.nz > article > news-in-brief > new-zealands-economy-shows-resilience-forecasts-growth

New Zealand's economy shows resilience, forecasts growth

5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (153+ words) New Zealand's economy has shown resilience and regained momentum, with solid growth forecasted through to 2028, according to the latest BusinessNZ Planning Forecast.BusinessNZ's chief economist, John Pask, highlighted that despite earlier challenges, the economy has fared better than expected, with…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > economy > cautious-consumers-the-main-risk-to-recovery-says-rbnzs-conway

Cautious consumers the main risk to recovery, says RBNZ???s Conway

1+ week, 18+ hour ago   (89+ words) A return to the MMP norm? NZ has been here before. Samantha Barrass’ departure came as little surprise to many former staff. A candid view on Bremworth by Ferrier. Instead of spending countless hours comparing suppliers and negotiating prices, this…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > economy > october-rate-hike-still-live-despite-rbnzs-uncertain-timing

October rate hike still live despite RBNZ's 'uncertain' timing

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (78+ words) The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,930.57, up 143.67 points or 1.04%. Instead of spending countless hours comparing suppliers and negotiating prices, this group has already done the legwork for you. The decision was widely anticipated. Capital return from Mainland divestment is…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > economy > rbnz-hikes-25-basis-points-to-275-in-consensus-decision

RBNZ hikes 25 basis points to 2.75% in consensus decision

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (87+ words) The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,930.57, up 143.67 points or 1.04%. Instead of spending countless hours comparing suppliers and negotiating prices, this group has already done the legwork for you. The Reserve Bank lifted the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > infrastructure > sp-government-risks-merging-its-way-back-into-water-debt-problem

S&P: Government risks merging its way back into water debt problem

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (96+ words) Advisers say fixed income still has a place in a diversified portfolio. Methanex will indefinitely idle in the first quarter of 2027. Instead of spending countless hours comparing suppliers and negotiating prices, this group has already done the legwork for you....

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Reserve Bank dual mandate not expected to move interest rate dial

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (110+ words) The company has raised $6.1m of a projected $11m pre-Series A round. The Fisher & Paykel Healthcare CEO and MD is one of this year’s CEO Index finalists. As the City Rail Link transforms Auckland’s Midtown, the case for knocking down its ageing…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > opinion > economic-strategy-is-not-nzs-got-talent-what-taiwan-can-teach-us

Economic strategy is not NZ’s Got Talent; what Taiwan can teach us

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (115+ words) It's forecasting a lower net operating profit for next year, however. NZX is tracking towards the middle of its $53m-$58.5m earnings guidance range. SkyCity's underlying ebitda fell 22.3% as it targets $70m in savings. As the City Rail Link transforms Auckland’s Midtown, the…...