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NZ merchants can now accept payments with Apple’s ‘Tap to Pay’

Photo Source: www.apple.com Apple’s ‘Tap to Pay’ has officially launched in New Zealand in November 2024, finally arriving after its initial...

By Nicole Valdez | 21 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
researcher projects modest house price increases in new zealand

Researcher projects modest house price increases in New Zealand

Independent global economic researcher Capital Economics (CE) has projected that house prices in New Zealand will experience a “modest” increase...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 21 Nov 2024 | 3 min read
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NZ banking sector faces urgent calls for innovation

Photo source: Flickr Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly has urged New Zealand's financial sector to accelerate progress in innovation...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 21 Nov 2024 | 3 min read
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Treasury: Capital gains tax key to NZ’s revenue amid aging population

The Treasury has indicated that a capital gains tax is the only tax base-broadening measure capable of generating substantial revenue...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 21 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
market turmoil as ukraine launches u.s. supplied missiles into russia

Market turmoil as Ukraine launches U.S.-supplied missiles into Russia

Photo source: War Room - U.S. Army War College Global stock markets experienced declines while bond prices surged amid escalating concerns...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 21 Nov 2024 | 3 min read
spending cuts could stifle economic growth, economists say

Title: Spending cuts could stifle economic growth, economists say

A group of 15 economists, spearheaded by former Productivity Commission chair Ganesh Nana, has expressed concerns regarding the New Zealand...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 21 Nov 2024 | 3 min read
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Putin approves new nuclear doctrine amid Ukraine conflict

Photo Source: www.flickr.com President Vladimir Putin has authorized critical changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine, extending the scenarios under which the country...

By Nicole Valdez | 21 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
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UK farmers urge government to scrap inheritance tax overhaul

Photo Source: Red Zeppelin Tractors and protest signs filled London’s Parliament Square as farmers rallied against the Labour government’s proposed inheritance...

By Nicole Valdez | 20 Nov 2024 | 3 min read
trump tariffs expected to weaken u.s. economic growth by 2026

Trump tariffs expected to weaken U.S. economic growth by 2026

Photo source: BusinessWorld Online President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs are expected to significantly hinder U.S. economic growth as we approach 2026,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 20 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
foodstuffs to challenge comcom's merger decision despite setback

Foodstuffs to challenge ComCom’s merger decision despite setback

Foodstuffs North Island and Foodstuffs South Island are set to continue their battle for a merger despite facing a setback...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 20 Nov 2024 | 3 min read
nz govt looks to blue carbon as a solution for emissions reduction

NZ Govt looks to blue carbon as a solution for emissions reduction

Photo source: Flickr New Zealand is exploring the potential of blue carbon as an important tool in its climate change strategy,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 20 Nov 2024 | 3 min read
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Economists predict OCR cut at November meeting

Economists are maintaining a strong consensus that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) will reduce the official cash rate...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 20 Nov 2024 | 3 min read
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Tech giants embrace sovereign AI to boost EU independence

Photo source: Flickr Major tech companies are increasingly focusing on the development of “sovereign” artificial intelligence (AI) models to enhance competitiveness...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 20 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
gdt index reaches highest level since july 2022

GDT index reaches highest level since July 2022

The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) Index reached its highest point since July 2022 during last night's auction, rising by 1.9%...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 20 Nov 2024 | 3 min read
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New bill targets foreign interference in NZ

Photo Source: Lucas Andrade A new bill introduced on 16 November 2024 by Hon. Paul Goldsmith aims to safeguard New Zealand...

By Nicole Valdez | 19 Nov 2024 | 3 min read
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NZ signals openness to AUKUS Pillar Two cooperation

Photo Source: flickr.com Recent government documents provide fresh insight into New Zealand’s deliberations over AUKUS Pillar Two, the technology-focused arm of...

By Nicole Valdez | 19 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
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