International research group BMI has lowered its GDP growth forecast for New Zealand for 2024 - and warned of economic challenges to come.

BMI predicted the nation's GDP would grow by just 1 percent this year, down 0.2 percent from previous estimates.

NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann unpacked this research further.

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International research group BMI has lowered its GDP growth forecast for New Zealand for 2024 - and warned of economic challenges to come.
BMI predicted the nation's GDP would grow by just 1 percent this year, down 0.2 percent from previous estimates.
NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann unpacked this research further.
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Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers. 

Whether you’re a small business owner or interested in what’s going on in the Big End of Town, this podcast encompasses the sharpest voices and minds in the world of business.

Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers. Whether you’re a small business owner or interested in what’s going on in the Big End of Town, this podcast encompasses the sharpest voices and minds in the world of business.

Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers.

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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on New Zealand's economic outlook being downgraded by experts

Fletcher Building's shares have bounced back up after the business completed and handed over part of their NZ International Convention Centre project.

The project is back in SkyCity's hands - with the project on track to reopen by the end of the year.

Harbour Asset Management spokesperson Shane Solly explains further.

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Fletcher Building's shares have bounced back up after the business completed and handed over part of their NZ International Convention Centre project.
The project is back in SkyCity's hands - with the project on track to reopen by the end of the year.
Harbour Asset Management spokesperson Shane Solly explains further.
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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on Fletcher Building handing over Convention Centre project to SkyCity

The Finance Minister is determined to grow the economy and ease the cost of living for struggling Kiwis as the Government outlines its next points of focus. 

The Government today unveiled its third quarterly priorities - focusing on law and order, the economy, public services and infrastructure.

Minister Nicola Willis says it's important for the Government to focus on making sustainable financial choices now.

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The Finance Minister is determined to grow the economy and ease the cost of living for struggling Kiwis as the Government outlines its next points of focus. 
The Government today unveiled its third quarterly priorities - focusing on law and order, the economy, public services and infrastructure.
Minister Nicola Willis says it's important for the Government to focus on making sustainable financial choices now.
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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister unveils steps to ease cost of living as Government outlines third quarterly priorities

Former Air New Zealand CEO Rob Fyfe is set to launch his biggest - and most sustainable - business venture yet.

Recorp, an aluminium canning company, is set to launch in September, with former House of Travel head Bruce Parton being appointed the inaugural CEO.

Fyfe says many Kiwi companies are phasing out plastic, meaning there's room to enter a new market.

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Former Air New Zealand CEO Rob Fyfe is set to launch his biggest - and most sustainable - business venture yet.
Recorp, an aluminium canning company, is set to launch in September, with former House of Travel head Bruce Parton being appointed the inaugural CEO.
Fyfe says many Kiwi companies are phasing out plastic, meaning there's room to enter a new market.
LISTEN ABOVE

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on New Zealand's economic outlook being downgraded by experts

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