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Treasury: State ownership shouldn't be 'default'
Treasury is questioning the way the Crown manages its assets, suggesting state ownership of social assets may not be the most efficient use of government money.
NZ businesses paying bills in record time
Businesses are paying their bills in record time, with the forestry and agriculture sectors wining the prompt payment stakes while the transport industry is a distant last place, says credit checking agency Dun & Bradstreet.
Just how green is NZ's economy?
Are we doing enough? As another report lays out the benefits of a green economy science reporter Jamie Morton looks at what we're doing to achieve it.
EU to consider NZ free trade deal
John Key says the EU has agreed to consider a free trade deal with New Zealand.
Tourism chiefs hope for $41b revenue +video
A decade ago tourism revenue was growing at around 6 per cent a year. Average spending per visitor was close to $3000 and international tourism topped dairy as our top export earner.
No room for Mr Whippy?
The owner of the Mr Whippy master franchise says Auckland's frozen dessert market is close to reaching "saturation point".
Size, distance biggest challenge to NZ
For the first time in its history New Zealand is part of the world economy's fastest growing region, Treasury Secretary Gabriel Makhlouf says, but he worries that we are not doing enough to seize the opportunity that represents.
NZ needs to change to spur green growth - report
A new report discussing the potential to move toward a green economy says New Zealand should "carefully review its direction of development".
Want a house? Head to Wanganui
If you're in your 20s and about to buy a house, you're best off in Wanganui and worst off on Auckland's North Shore.
NZ firms ploughing cash into plant
Businesses have been putting their money where their mouths are and investing in plant and machinery, economic growth data released yesterday show.
China trade target has risk: expert
Boosting New Zealand's two-way trade with China to $30 billion by 2020 is achievable but there are risks with New Zealand becoming over-dependent on the Chinese market, says a top economist.
Editorial: Key's visit to China gives reassurance of lasting link
Editorial: A recurring worry about this country's economic wellbeing is the potential for it to be rapidly undone by a change of heart in Beijing.
Agreement to increase China trade
NZ and China have increased the goal for two-way trade to reach $30 billion by 2020 at a meeting between PM John Key and China's President Xi Jinping last night.
Act now to avoid overseas pension tax
New Zealanders wanting to bring back their overseas superannuation should get in quick. New tax rules coming into force on April 1 may significantly increase your tax bill.
Key: 'No room for error'
Prime Minister John Key has made it clear in Chinese media that New Zealand knows it is on notice over food safety, saying there was now "no room for error."