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New Zealand capital market gears up for growth as recovery starts to take shape

20 May 2025
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New Zealand’s return to growth is shifting the focus to what lies ahead: economic recovery shaped by reform, resilience and market agility. 

Recently, Chapman Tripp Partner, Emma Sutcliffe, participated in the 2025 KangaNews Women in New Zealand Capital Markets Roundtable, alongside other prominent women in the industry. The participants discussed how the local market is positioned for the rebound, what still needs work and from where opportunities might emerge.

KangaNews has compiled the key insights from the discussion into a report, which can be accessed via the link below. We hope you find it insightful.

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