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Dollars & Sense
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‘Green shoots’ turn to ‘green shrubs’ in election year economy

WATCH: Dollars & Sense debates the election year economy, but expect no champagne corks popping about a rockstar recovery.

WATCH: Dollars & Sense debates the election year economy.

New Zealand businesses are adopting a cautious approach to the economy in election year, with economists continuing to push the case for structural changes to fix lagging productivity under the hood.

Iron Duke Partners managing director and business advocate Phil O’Reilly suggests the economic

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Jonathan Mitchell Tue, 03 Mar 2026
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‘Green shoots’ turn to ‘green shrubs’ in election year economy
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