Widening trade deficit highlights increased reliance on tourism
Charles Finny says yesterday's trade data should reinforce the importance of the tourism industry. With special feature audio.
The highest trade deficit in seven years could have been much worse if it weren’t for some stand out sectors of the economy.
New Zealand’s trade deficit widened to $3.8 billion in the 12 months to March 31, up from $2.4 billion in 2015, according to the latest figures.
Despite the sizable
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Thu, 28 Apr 2016
Thu, 28 Apr 2016
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