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	Weak labour data reinforces need for more OCR cuts Good Returns - 7 Aug (Good Returns) Economists are pushing for two OCR cuts before the end of the year in light of the weak labour market data. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Good Returns Business



	The secret to being a good company director from Wayne Boyd, the man who’s been on 167 boards – Money Talks NZ Herald - 7 Aug (NZ Herald) Prolific company director Wayne Boyd shares his thoughts on money with Liam Dann. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald Business



	Media Insider podcast: Bowen Pan - the high-flying Kiwi tech entrepreneur and Facebook Marketplace founder with a powerful message for NZ business NZ Herald - 7 Aug (NZ Herald) `Tech companies are trained from birth to never be complacent because ... you die.` Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald Business



	Longer mortgage terms favoured as OCR drops Good Returns - 6 Aug (Good Returns) One-year fixed term mortgages became the overwhelming choice for home buyers in June. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Good Returns Business



	Here's what unemployment data means for your home loan Stuff.co.nz - 6 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) More official cash rate cuts could be on the cards after unemployment was reported at the highest level since 2020 on Wednesday. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz Business



	Hastings start-up promising the ‘future of protein’ draws investors NZ Herald - 6 Aug (NZ Herald) Turning dairy waste into a revenue stream. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald Business



	Labour market data: Unemployment hits 5.2%, 16,000 more jobless in past year NZ Herald - 6 Aug (NZ Herald) New labour market data shows tough times for jobseekers. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald Business



	Unemployment rate hits 5.2%, the highest level since late 2020 Stuff.co.nz - 6 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) Auckland recorded one of the sharpest increases, as the economic slowdown bites. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz Business



	Financial Markets Authority warns Kiwibank for overcharging customers more than $900k NZ Herald - 6 Aug (NZ Herald) `We take this matter seriously and regret the error,` Kiwibank said. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald Business



	Global Dairy Trade: Prices rise again, led by whole milk powder NZ Herald - 6 Aug (NZ Herald) There was a 0.7% increase across the board in the latest event. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald Business