Disadvantaged students are making strides in closing the education gap, while the National Party pitches a bed tax alternative to protect hospitality. MSD’s apology for calling food non-essential sparks outrage over social support missteps. Inflation and debt dominate economic debates as central bankers tread carefully, and AI adoption stalls in NZ businesses stuck in pilot mode. Supermarket ownership battles intensify, with Australia eyeing an “opt-out” for algorithmic feeds. Meanwhile, house prices plunge to their biggest quarterly drop in two years, even as local rates climb — a volatile snapshot of New Zealand’s shifting economy.

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