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Anna Breman: Reserve Bank Governor on the decision to leave the OCR unchanged at 2.25 percent
The Reserve Bank Governor says she's mindful of the weak economy, as she weighs up Official Cash Rate settings.
Anna Breman made the final call to ke…
1 month, 1 week ago
Mark Wilshire: Co-operative Bank CEO ahead of the Official Cash Rate announcement
Banks and economists expect the Official Cash Rate to hold at 2.25% despite global uncertainty.
It's the first OCR announcement since conflict erup…
1 month, 1 week ago
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor speculates ahead of Budget 2026
Accountants are hopeful the Government will use the Budget to do something about the secret little wealth tax those with offshore investments are cur…
1 month, 1 week ago
Remy Wisenberg: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the OCR staying in place
The Reserve Bank has opted to keep the OCR on hold at 2.25 percent today.
Most markets had priced in a hold, but the views on what will happen next a…
1 month, 1 week ago
The Country 27/05/26: Riley Kennedy talks to Jamie Mackay
We catch up with the senior journalist at BusinessDesk, as we say goodbye to the 2025/2026 dairy season, which he says was anything but dull. And tom…
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Too much money or not enough business? | Wed 27 May
Something doesn't really add up on business investment in this country, says Ryan Bridge.
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: When will the screws on the economy start turning?
Well, that Official Cash Rate decision is probably one of those moments where you find out whether you're a glass half-full or glass half-empty perso…
1 month, 1 week ago
How the $1.2b gas loan gamble could reshape big industry’s energy use
The Government's announced a $1.2 billion gas transition loan scheme – a big bet on keeping some of New Zealand’s most gas hungry businesses afloat. …
1 month, 1 week ago
Budget 2026: Even grown-ups like presents at Christmas
Thursday's Budget is being illed as 'grown-up' with no lolly scrambles under a cloud of tough choices ahead. But with rising mortgage costs and stubb…
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Research shows rising KiwiSaver satisfaction, but more hardship withdrawals | Tue 26 May
ConsumerNZ's Jon Duffy tells Herald NOW Business why Kiwis feel better about KiwiSaver even as many are dipping into savings.
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