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Economy news
PM positive on providing tax support for firms that invest in tech and machinery
How the Government could change capital depreciation rules in the Budget.
New study out on Kirkpatrick plan for K Rd, Colliers moves Westgate properties: Property Insider
What would planned K Rd building do to the area? Give it a $135m boost, a new study shows.
Steven Joyce: Why it's time to scrutinise Fonterra's role in rising food prices
OPINION: Dairy prices are rising; butter now costs $3 more than last year.
Fran O'Sullivan: Willis’ film industry backing shows Budget's focus on economic growth
OPINION: Balancing growth and fiscal prudence will be a tough task for the Govt, though.
The Budget lever the Govt could pull to lift NZ out of economic doldrums
OPINION: NZ has long aspired to have an energy-resilient economy. This is a way to do it.
EmploymentUpdated
Women in the firing line again, as Govt mulls cutting ACC cover
Minister fears scheme is too broad and unsustainable.
GDP
Liam Dann: After Orr – is it time for a Reserve Bank reset?
OPINION: The challenges facing the Reserve Bank.
How Trump tariffs are clouding NZ's economic outlook
ANALYSIS: How New Zealand companies are faring.
Upbeat outlook: Westpac economists see recovery gathering steam
Strong export prices are helping to drive the economic recovery.
Employment
Two private equity firms reportedly circling Spark
Some analysts say the stock is oversold.
Spark confirms outsourcing deal, reveals number of NZ jobs lost
The restructure comes on top of a contract to outsource roles to Infosys.
Official cash rate
Liam Dann: After Orr – is it time for a Reserve Bank reset?
OPINION: The challenges facing the Reserve Bank.
Upbeat outlook: Westpac economists see recovery gathering steam
Strong export prices are helping to drive the economic recovery.
Liam Dann: In a world of grim news, here are five economic bright spots
OPINION: There is no shortage of bad news to worry about, but let's not despair.
Inflation
Liam Dann: ‘Perfect storm’ for flat whites - what surging food prices mean for the economy
Butter, cheese, coffee...do rising food prices signal the return of high inflation?
Steven Joyce: Why it's time to scrutinise Fonterra's role in rising food prices
OPINION: Dairy prices are rising; butter now costs $3 more than last year.
More economy news
U-turn: Treasury to let union and other groups attend Budget lock-up
The move follows Nicola Willis intervening.
From 'pretty tough' rural Tassie to managing $80b: NZ Super chief Jo Townsend's career
'Money was certainly not plentiful in our household,' she tells Liam Dann.
Fast-tracking $200m film hub planned for Ayrburn
'Potential short-term imposition on a very long-term asset.' - Chris Meehan on film tariff
How Trump tariffs are clouding NZ's economic outlook
ANALYSIS: How New Zealand companies are faring.
Tech Insider: Willis offers some venture capital sugar, but is it enough?
Finance Minister delivers some unexpected Budget 2025 action.
Upbeat outlook: Westpac economists see recovery gathering steam
Strong export prices are helping to drive the economic recovery.
'Like having our throats cut': Couple called into meeting, both told their jobs were gone
Now Didi van Heerden has been awarded $207,000 from the company and its director.
Liam Dann: In a world of grim news, here are five economic bright spots
OPINION: There is no shortage of bad news to worry about, but let's not despair.
Allbirds predicts turnaround - finally - if lucky break on tariffs holds true
PLUS: Waterproof Allbirds - and some "professional" sneakers for the office.