Meat exporters are celebrating news the Government's negotiating a free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates.

Trade Minister Todd McClay says he hopes to get a deal over the line as soon as possible.

Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says it's good that we're striking when the iron's hot when it comes to demand from that part of the world.

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Meat exporters are celebrating news the Government's negotiating a free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates.
Trade Minister Todd McClay says he hopes to get a deal over the line as soon as possible.
Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says it's good that we're striking when the iron's hot when it comes to demand from that part of the world.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on New Zealand negotiating a free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has denied the rumour that he plans to move to California if he loses the election.

Ex-Tory Minister Zac Goldsmith had hinted Sunak aimed to leave the UK - and suggested the majority of his party's MPs will be out of a job by July.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says Rishi Sunak hopes to stay in Parliament for the next five years, no matter what the election outcome is.

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has denied the rumour that he plans to move to California if he loses the election.
Ex-Tory Minister Zac Goldsmith had hinted Sunak aimed to leave the UK - and suggested the majority of his party's MPs will be out of a job by July.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says Rishi Sunak hopes to stay in Parliament for the next five years, no matter what the election outcome is.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Rishi Sunak denying he plans to move to California after an election defeat

Ahead of Budget 2024, there's concern the proposed tax cuts will contribute to existing inflationary pressures.

The Government has confirmed they plan to deliver tax relief to most households - the details of which will be revealed on Thursday.

Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen explains why people shouldn't be too concerned.

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Ahead of Budget 2024, there's concern the proposed tax cuts will contribute to existing inflationary pressures.
The Government has confirmed they plan to deliver tax relief to most households - the details of which will be revealed on Thursday.
Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen explains why people shouldn't be too concerned.
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist predicts what people can expect from proposed tax cuts

The Reserve Bank surprised economists by revealing they considered hiking the Official Cash Rate - and haven't ruled out further hikes either.

Last week, the Reserve Bank confirmed they were keeping the OCR in place at 5.5 percent, in line with expectations.

HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham said this was 'surprisingly hawkish', given the economy is weakening.

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The Reserve Bank surprised economists by revealing they considered hiking the Official Cash Rate - and haven't ruled out further hikes either.
Last week, the Reserve Bank confirmed they were keeping the OCR in place at 5.5 percent, in line with expectations.
HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham said this was 'surprisingly hawkish', given the economy is weakening.
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on New Zealand negotiating a free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates

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