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Retailers beware: latest consumer confidence index

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 22:03:54 +0000

Te Whanganui-a-Tara – New Zealand consumer confidence has plummeted according to the latest the ANZ-Roy Morgan Index. But it is not surprising considering the global health crisis. The index number fell seven to 98 in October, well under its long-term average of just shy of 120. Both perceptions of current purchasing conditions and expectations are down...

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Reducing NZ’s dairy stock needed to meet Paris target

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 17:37:05 +0000

Otautahi – Animal agriculture is a leading cause of climate change. A switch from beef and lamb to chicken and pork for meat protein would show a 75 percent reduction. More than 90 global chief executives say public and private leaders at COP26 in Glasgow should do more together to create a cleanerworld for people today...

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ASB data shows people financially just coping

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 22:12:24 +0000

Tamaki Makaurau – People were better prepared financially for the most recent level four lockdown, with average cash balances now 60 percent higher than those of the first level four lockdown last year, the ASB bank says. Despite the improved average cash balances, 40 percent of customers still have less than $1000 in funds available....

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Space debris endangering satellite missions

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 17:13:14 +0000

Ōtautahi – An increasing amount of space debris is endangering satellites and other missions.ac Industry actors have come together to voice their position on the topic through the newly published Space Industry Debris Statement. As the global community looks to address key climate and environmental risks in the coming days and weeks during the COP26...

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Beijing and Shanghai testing for robo-taxis

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 20:15:45 +0000

Ōtepoti – Major cities in China, including Beijing and Shanghai, are being used to test driverless taxis, or robo-taxis. Robo-taxis’ market share is expected to grow to around five percent in the next year, which could impact car sharing and ride-hailing. A number of Chinese tech giants are fighting to control the robo-taxi market, with...

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