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Call To Tax Protein And Dairy

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The production of meat and dairy is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gases (GHGs), responsible for 20-50% of all manufactured GHGs. New Zealand is one of the many countries called upon to introduce a tax on meat and dairy. This is in hopes that it will effectively lower…
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NZ Tech Sector Growth Hampered by Shortage of Skilled Workers

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The tech sector has delivered many benefits to the New Zealand economy. From creating jobs to boosting growth in weightless exports, the industry has also proven helpful in ramping up the digital transformation of the economy. As per 2019 data, the sector is served by 21,870 companies and 114,450 employees.…
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Accountant Jailed For Theft

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A New Zealand accountant was recently jailed for theft. A small clothing label by the name of Bettie Monroe was bleeding money and they didn’t even know it. For many years, the joint clothing boutique business was suffering at the hands of someone they trusted. The accountant, Roopa Patel was…

Government Tightens Lending Rules To Curb Housing Crisis

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The steep increase in New Zealand property prices has led to a housing crisis. Market figures indicate prices have risen by about 30% over the last year due to record-low interest rates and cheap access to capital thanks to the government’s stimulus spending. With more Kiwis returning home due to…

Cryptocurrency used to money launder

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When cryptocurrency was first revealed to the world and Bitcoin began in 2009, many people saw its only use as being in the black market. Cryptocurrency in its infancy was not taken seriously by the world. When it was just Bitcoin that was around, its value was low and barely…

New Zealand’s CPI Spike Highest In A Decade

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The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has reported a surprising spike in the consumer price index (CPI) that has raised inflation by 1.3%, achieving an annual inflation rate of 3.3% by the end of the second quarter. These figures are well above the RBNZ’s target inflation band of 1-3%…

Howl of A Protest Against “Ute Tax” Gathers Momentum

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The farming community is all set to demonstrate their displeasure at new tax regulations they feel are unfairly targeting their livelihoods and mounting unnecessary regulations. Top of the agenda is the government’s Clean Car Package. It introduces new legislation meant to encourage more New Zealanders to invest in lower carbon-emitting…