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Lendlease puts two NZ retail outlets up for sale again
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Government financial assistance required for firms facing third year of disrupted trade.
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Supermarkets remain optimistic despite looming staff health concerns.
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Warning self-isolation for close contacts of Covid-19 cases will cause serious shortages.
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Consumer card spending rises 1.9% in December
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