Ahead of the May Budget, experts have noticed the Reserve Bank's balance sheet has grown over the years.

The value of assets held by the RBNZ has has quadrupled since 2019, peaking at $104 billion in February 2023.

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains what's causing all this.

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Ahead of the May Budget, experts have noticed the Reserve Bank's balance sheet has grown over the years.
The value of assets held by the RBNZ has has quadrupled since 2019, peaking at $104 billion in February 2023.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains what's causing all this.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Reserve Bank's balance sheet quadrupling over five-year period

Healthcare leaders warn patients face major disruption in England this week, as the latest junior doctors' strike coincides with the hottest week of the year.

British Medical Association members will stage a five-day walkout from Thursday - the 11th in the long-running pay dispute.

It comes with a heat-health warning in many parts of the country with London potentially hitting 30C.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this will add additional pressure to hospitals.

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Healthcare leaders warn patients face major disruption in England this week, as the latest junior doctors' strike coincides with the hottest week of the year.
British Medical Association members will stage a five-day walkout from Thursday - the 11th in the long-running pay dispute.
It comes with a heat-health warning in many parts of the country with London potentially hitting 30C.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this will add additional pressure to hospitals.
LISTEN ABOVE

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on UK doctors striking on the hottest day of the year

Meridian Energy's Investor Day data indicates more power companies are looking to embrace growth in a changing market.

New Zealand's electricity demand is expected to grow between 50 percent and 75 percent, meaning the sector needs new methods of generation.

Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton unpacks the results and announcements.

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Meridian Energy's Investor Day data indicates more power companies are looking to embrace growth in a changing market.
New Zealand's electricity demand is expected to grow between 50 percent and 75 percent, meaning the sector needs new methods of generation.
Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton unpacks the results and announcements.
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Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on Meridian Energy's Investor Day data

Gloriavale has taken a knock in its battle to maintain access to banking services.

BNZ has been trying to close Gloriavale's accounts for the last two years, and the Court of Appeal is allowing BNZ to challenge that injunction.

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains what comes next in this case.

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Gloriavale has taken a knock in its battle to maintain access to banking services.
BNZ has been trying to close Gloriavale's accounts for the last two years, and the Court of Appeal is allowing BNZ to challenge that injunction.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains what comes next in this case.
LISTEN ABOVE

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Reserve Bank's balance sheet quadrupling over five-year period

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