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Economics
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The rating difference between a cyclone and an earthquake

S&P says economy in different shape now compared to after Christchurch earthquake.

S&P expects the Government to be able to absorb the cost of Cyclone Gabrielle.

Brent Edwards Thu, 02 Mar 2023

Ratings agency Standard & Poor’s has given a reassurance that while New Zealand faces a hefty price tag for the post Cyclone Gabrielle rebuild it would not necessarily lead to a downgrade in its credit rating.

S&P director Martin Foo said there had been some reporting that the cost of recovering

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Brent Edwards Thu, 02 Mar 2023
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