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WEBIwi-owned milk processor Miraka has announced a forecast payout of $9.17 a kg of milk solids for the 2024/25 season and confirmed an $8 payout for the 2024 season just gone. Miraka chief executive Karl Gradon said Miraka farmers had experienced a difficult period of low commodity prices and higher costs. “We’re supporting them with a strong ...
Government lists fast-track projects
WEB6 hours ago · Brent EdwardsSun, 06 Oct 2024. The Coalition Government has released the list of 149 projects that will be included in the Fast-track Approvals Bill, with Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop saying they will help fix the housing crisis, improve energy security and deal with the infrastructure deficit. Regional Development.
Tech & Innovation - National Business Review
WEB3 days ago · High quality, low quantity: the startup battle for talent. Venture capitalists and startup founders talk industry dynamics at the NZ Aerospace Summit in Christchurch. Will Mace Tue, 24 Sep 2024. Tech & Innovation. 2.
Slow grind back to target for inflation, OCR on hold next month
WEBWhat’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 yesterday showed inflation fell to 4.7% in the year to December. The central bank kept the OCR at 5.5% in November. But it said it had a ‘willingness’ to hike again, if needed this year.
Podcast #3: OCR to 4.75% by Christmas - National Business Review
WEBLISTEN: The third episode of NBR’s new podcast analyses the Reserve Bank’s first cut to the OCR in four years. In this week’s episode of The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd: th e Reserve Bank has finally cut the OCR. Despite hinting at another raise just three months ago, it’s a 180-degree turnaround from the Monetary Policy Committee.
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.
Businesses relieved after early interest rate cut
WEB5 days ago · Jonathan Mitchell Tue, 01 Oct 2024. Interest rate relief has finally given businesses a reason to smile and further hope that economic conditions are on the improve. The NZ Institute of Economic Research’s well-regarded survey of business opinion improved markedly in the September quarter, just weeks after the RBNZ cut the official.
NBR Focus - National Business Review
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.
NBR Listers seek clarity over upcoming trust tax changes
WEBJonathan Mitchell Fri, 08 Mar 2024. Those on the NBR List are among a group of New Zealanders seeking guidance and clarity about the upcoming changes to the trust tax rate. NBR has reported recently about the proposed April 1 changes from 33% to 39% as causing a great deal of confusion following guidance to-and-fro from Inland.
The NBR Podcast - National Business Review
WEBSep 26, 2024 · Back in Business #10: Air NZ fares lower than last year, CEO says. LISTEN: The next episode of NBR’s podcast features Air NZ CEO Greg Foran on airfare criticisms, why $1b of planes are grounded, and hiking fees for tourists. Simon Shepherd Tue, 10 Sep 2024. The NBR Podcast.