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  • Economists predict more rates hikes yet to come

    In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss:

    • Economists say more rates hikes likely this year;
    • Paul McBeth talks dividends in his latest column;
    • NZ Green Investment Finance take a equity stake in Kayasand;
    • 9Spokes shareholders in the dark over tech firm's performance; and
    • Queenstown Airport set to pay a dividend.

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    7 min
  • More people losing money on property sales

    In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss:

    • The number of properties sold at a loss is trending upward;
    • Liquidated live export outfit considers taking no-show shipping company to court;
    • Bell Gully applies to place NZ Rapid Tests into liquidation; and 
    • Introducing a new weekly column: The Business of Government.

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    7 min
  • Should NZ introduce a carbon dividend?

    In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss:

    • The possibility of a carbon dividend; and
    • The benefits of the New Zealand steel carbon deal.

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    6 min
  • John Key's view on election 2023

    In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss:

    • What John Key sees in store for this year's election;
    • My Food Bag's financial results; and
    • The state of tech investment in NZ.

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    5 min
  • Budget 2023 - what's in it for business?

    In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss:

    • The 2023 budget;
    • An update on the embattled Indigo Fund; and
    • MediaWorks interim CEO's plans to exit role.

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    8 min
  • Iwi and Dairy NZ team up to clean up water

    In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss:

    • A2 milk has a trade mark application rejected;
    • Auckland Council taps Flagstaff to advise on airport shares sale; and
    • Iwi and Dairy NZ are sharing notes on how to clean up water catchments.

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    6 min
  • Highway network at 'tipping point' – Waka Kotahi CEO

    In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss:

    • Hnry CEO wants 'greater recognition' for sole traders in Budget 23;
    • ‘Inoffensive’ directors’ duties bill gets tongues wagging;
    • NZ Post says retail boom unlikely in 2023; and
    • World-leading AI platform aims to make companies' climate reporting pain-free.   

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    7 min
  • Five things to look for in the budget

    In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss:

    • Jenny Craig NZ enters administration alongside Australian counterpart,
    • March 2023 quarterly economic monitor: activity in the regions 'finely balanced';
    • Private lenders hire restructuring pros as defaults loom; and
    • Govt, banks kick in $10.5m ahead of prospective Ruapehu sale.   

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    4 min
  • NZ space firm Zenno closing on $80m in pre-sales

    In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss:

    • Retirement village clampdown might sap competition;
    • Terry Serepisos-owned Titanium Trustee owes $45m;
    • Farmers need to be getting $5-10/kg for strong wool – MPI; and
    • Why NZ and global airfares have taken off.   

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    7 min
  • Calls to scrap rule preventing migrants taking out student loans

    In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss:

    • Health-tech software saves ED staff time;
    • Foodstuffs 'only passing on increases';
    • 'Impact' funds can and should make money; and
    • ‘Not transformative’: Westpac pokes a finger at grocery duopoly.   

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    8 min

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A daily news bulletin for business leaders. A round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom and across the NZME network.