NZ shares slump more than 1% on Trump trade policy uncertainty – Market close

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Post date March 12, 2025

The sell-down in the US markets continued.
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Time that we took a look at spending March 12, 2025
Dunedin City Council in campaign mode. Photo: ODT files If we really want to take control of horrendous rates increases we need a major change in the way we look at spending by our councils.
Church scheme still in demand March 12, 2025
All Saints Fruit & Veges scheme volunteers (from left) Theodora Clarke-Wallace, 15, Rev Ruth Doig, of St Martin’s Church in North East Valley, Glennys Faules and Betty Mason-Parker and volunteer buyer Cyrus Yam enjoy bringing fresh, affordable produce to the community each week. Photo: Brenda Harwood After 10 years of providing affordable, top-quality fruit and […]
Diversity focus for race relations March 12, 2025
Dunedin Multicultural Council president Dr Lux Selvanesan says the theme for this year’s event is unity in diversity. Photo: Sam Henderson A week of events will celebrate cultural unity.
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Superb, intense concert March 12, 2025
CLERICI CONDUCTS TCHAIKOVSKY Dunedin Symphony Orchestra March 8, Dunedin Town Hall A superb performance by the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra, brilliantly led by conductor Umberto Clerici, delighted a large audience on Saturday night.
Forty years celebrated March 12, 2025
Photo: Claire Paterson District representative and governor-elect Margaret Melhop (left) pins the Lamplighter gold brooch on Altrusa International of Taieri member Clare Banks to recognise her 40 years of service during the club’s 40th anniversary celebrations at the Dunedin Club recently.
Ensemble returns inspired March 12, 2025
Tessa Romano. Photo: supplied Dunedin’s Octagon Ensemble returns to the stage this weekend to present a programme of music from Dunedin, New Zealand and the world.
Worth their weight in gold? March 12, 2025
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Dating, Odin, music: an art combo March 12, 2025
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Art reinventing the animal kingdom March 12, 2025
Artsenta artists Ange Wijkstra (left) and Pinns Sharp reinvent the animal kingdom in their art works, created for the Dunedin Fringe Festival Artsenta showcase The Em-paw-rium. Photo: supplied The animals are morphing and changing in the Artsenta laboratory, with new hybrid creatures the order of the day.

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