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There is no such thing as a ‘national’ economy

ANALYSIS: To truly tap into NZ’s economic growth potential, we need to adopt a more regionally focused approach.

Economic realities for a business in Auckland could not be more different from those faced by a dairy farmer in Southland.

For politicians and commentators, the term ‘national economy’ rolls off the tongue effortlessly, and they often throw around statistics about our national growth, migration, and economic resilience.

But let’s pause for a moment. Are we really a single national economy, or are we more

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Hillmarè Schulze Mon, 28 Apr 2025
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