Business Premium Black Friday sparks 2.6% jump in monthly card spending Retail sales in November lifted the annual total to $6.2 billion. Nevil Gibson Wed, 11 Dec 2019 electronic card spendingStats NZSatish RanchhodNZ economy
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Business Premium More liability putting people off becoming directors: survey Multiple directorships may become harder once new laws kick in. Dita De Boni Fri, 22 Nov 2019 directorsInstitute of DirectorsFelicity CairdNick TuffleyNZ economy
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