The SME Stream

Business leader Fraser Whineray reveals his idea for KiwiSaver 2.0
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The conflict has seen oil prices jump, and could mean higher costs at the pump.
But Finance Minister Nicola Willis says it doesn't mean we need to re-think the Marsden Point oil refinery.
It ceased refining operations in 2022 and has been converted to an import-only fuel terminal.
Willis says it would still have needed to import the oil - but adds there's some resilience in the system.
"Last year, the Government made changes to regulations, which mean that fuel suppliers in New Zealand have to keep 28 days worth of fuel on supply."
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There's concerns about what the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could do for oil prices and inflation.
Iran's sent retaliation strikes across the Middle East after US and Israeli attacks killed their Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamene.
Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen unpacked the short and long term concerns.
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The recent conflict in the Middle East has sparked concerns about the wide-reaching implications for the global economy.
The US and Israel launched strikes at Iran over the weekend, killing Ayatollah Khamenei - and Iran has since launched strikes from Tehran.
Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further.
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