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WEB5 days ago · Department store Myer will close the majority of its Sass & Bide boutiques, including its New Zealand store in Newmarket. Myer will close 10 Sass & Bide stores by October 6, leaving four Australian standalone stores open. A spokesperson for Myer would not say how many jobs would be affected by the Newmarket closure.
Can Labour develop a coherent and credible tax and fiscal plan?
WEB1 day ago · ANALYSIS: It sold a capital gains tax policy badly in 2011 and 2014, fudged it in 2017 and avoided it in 2020 and 2024. WATCH: Political editor Brent Edwards speaks with Jonathan Mitchell. Brent Edwards Thu, 19 Sep 2024.
Finance - National Business Review
WEBSep 2, 2024 · Kiwibank ready to beef up Big Four fight and improve competition. The bank reported a record profit of $202 million, with broad lending growth across the business. Jonathan Mitchell Thu, 22 Aug 2024. Finance. 3.
Investment - National Business Review
WEBFletcher books A$155m cost for Australian pipe debacle. An agreement has been reached with the WA government to pay 80% of repair costs for homes hit by bursting pipes made by Fletcher subsidiary Iplex. Tim Hunter Fri, 30 Aug 2024. Investment.
Rural confidence improves as inflation and interest rates fall
WEB2 days ago · Rabobank survey highlights greener pastures for the country's farming sector in positive territory since late 2021. Farm confidence improved to a net positive reading of +3%, from -25% in the previous survey. Farmers are the most upbeat they’ve been in nearly three years, as higher commodity prices and lower interest rates put the rural ...
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More transparency recommended for infrastructure spending
WEB1 day ago · The finance and expenditure select committee is considering a report on decision-making around infrastructure investments. Brent Edwards Wed, 18 Sep 2024. The idea of setting up an independent body to scrutinise fiscal policy has again been raised during consideration of the Auditor-General’s critical …
Tech & Innovation - National Business Review
WEBAug 2, 2018 · Meal planning app proves appetising for Australasian investors. Appetise, formerly MenuAid, has a new business strategy and new investment from Icehouse Ventures and Sydneysiders OIF Ventures. Dita De …
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WEBANALYSIS: An off-the-rack solution to fix the immediate problem of reconnecting the Coromandel Peninsula via State Highway 25A proved its worth as a faster, cheaper option to developing a ‘bespoke’ design. Brent Melville Mon, 02 Sep 2024. NBR Focus.
Inflation falls to 4.7%; domestic prices remain sticky
WEBJan 24, 2024 · What’s at stake: Whether the RBNZ needs to hike the official cash rate again in 2024 because of stubborn inflation pressures. Background: Stats NZ data out today showed annual inflation fell to 4.7% in the year to December. The central bank kept the OCR at 5.5%, as widely expected, in November.But it said it had a ‘willingness’ to hike again, if needed this year.