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Coalition's dirge of austerity and uncertainty is driving the economy into a deeper recession
TL;DR: These are the six things that stood out to me in news and commentary on Aotearoa-NZ’s political economy at 8:06am on Monday, April 29:
* The Lead: The Government's constant talk of inheriting a financial mess, its freezes on transport, housing and water project grants and decisions, and a cavalcade of state sector job cuts has unnerved businesses and consumers into snapping shut their own wallets. It’s a reversal from late last year, when spenders and investors had expected better things from a change in Government. (Paying subscribers can see more detail, analysis and charts below the…
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