Politicians can’t be trusted with our debt trajectory, NZ needs a fiscal watchdog – Fran O’Sullivan

OPINION: An ageing population is driving faster growth in health and super costs. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Mercury boss Stew Hamilton on its billion dollar renewable energy push

Mercury's boss says gentailers are now building new plants faster than 'Think Big'. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Fonterra farmers in line for $4.2b windfall on bumper dairy season and Mainland sale

ANZ expects the dairy payout to give GDP growth a tailwind through to 2026. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Edgecumbe homekill butcher plans micro abattoir to cut meat waste

The planned Edgecumbe plant would cut waste and create up to 20 rural jobs. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Heavy end to week as big stocks drag sharemarket 1% lower – Market close

The NZ sharemarket reversed most gains made on Thursday after mixed company results. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Infrawork sold to ASX-listed PeopleIN in $56m immigration labour deal

Infrawork includes Extrastaff, Visahub and Manila-based Sky Bourne International. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Why banks now have room to trim some fixed mortgage rates

Which rates are most likely to be cut? Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Westpac cuts fixed home loan rates after Reserve Bank OCR decision

The bank is cutting its three, four and five-year fixed home loan special rates. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Office greenery firm Outside In plots global expansion after winning top awards

The studio’s designs feature in B:Hive, Commercial Bay and Sylvia Park. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Inland Revenue consults on narrow bank tax tweaks; Nicola Willis tight-lipped on whether a more widespread tax grab is in the works

The Herald obtains a copy of consultation Inland Revenue is doing with industry. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | February 19th, 2026|Business|0 Comments