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‘Our new laser-focussed-on-inflation RBNZ Governor will not be amused’: Economists say OCR hike in 2026 ‘likelier than not’ following latest annual inflation figures
23rd Jan 26, 4:33pm
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‘Our new laser-focussed-on-inflation RBNZ Governor will not be amused’: Economists say OCR hike in 2026 ‘likelier than not’ following latest annual inflation figures
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Annual inflation rises to 3.1% in the December quarter - with electricity, rent, local government rates continuing to drive the increase
23rd Jan 26, 11:00am
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Annual inflation rises to 3.1% in the December quarter - with electricity, rent, local government rates continuing to drive the increase
Residential rental activity is increasing while rents are softer overall, Tenancy Services data shows
20th Jan 26, 11:02am
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Residential rental activity is increasing while rents are softer overall, Tenancy Services data shows
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December quarter Consumers Price Index figures may show our inflation rate once again above the 1% to 3% target range. How new RBNZ Governor Anna Breman will respond to our stubborn high prices in her first OCR review next month will be keenly watched
20th Jan 26, 8:23am
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December quarter Consumers Price Index figures may show our inflation rate once again above the 1% to 3% target range. How new RBNZ Governor Anna Breman will respond to our stubborn high prices in her first OCR review next month will be keenly watched
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ASB economist warns CPI inflation may have ended 2025 above 3% as food prices rise and strong electricity and gas price rises continue, according to Statistics NZ's Selected Price Indexes
16th Jan 26, 11:13am
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ASB economist warns CPI inflation may have ended 2025 above 3% as food prices rise and strong electricity and gas price rises continue, according to Statistics NZ's Selected Price Indexes
Santa brings an early Xmas present to tenants as residential rents decline and rental property supply increases
15th Dec 25, 11:59am
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Santa brings an early Xmas present to tenants as residential rents decline and rental property supply increases
The number of residential properties newly listed for rent hit a record high in November while asking rents continued to decline
5th Dec 25, 2:26pm
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The number of residential properties newly listed for rent hit a record high in November while asking rents continued to decline
More rental properties available and fewer prospective tenants are forcing rents down in most parts of the country
19th Nov 25, 9:44am
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More rental properties available and fewer prospective tenants are forcing rents down in most parts of the country
Latest rental data suggests strong supply of rental housing is pushing down rents
11th Nov 25, 12:05pm
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Latest rental data suggests strong supply of rental housing is pushing down rents
Rental housing market favouring tenants with rents dropping and more vacant properties needing tenants
6th Nov 25, 11:05am
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Rental housing market favouring tenants with rents dropping and more vacant properties needing tenants
Stats NZ says falling mortgage interest rates in the past year drove down the cost of living for households
28th Oct 25, 12:11pm
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Stats NZ says falling mortgage interest rates in the past year drove down the cost of living for households
If we weren't hell-bent on eating, owning homes and keeping ourselves warm, we could kick this inflation thing for good
22nd Oct 25, 11:20am
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If we weren't hell-bent on eating, owning homes and keeping ourselves warm, we could kick this inflation thing for good
Trade Me Property says the balance of power between tenants and landlords is shifting in tenants' favour
22nd Oct 25, 10:08am
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Trade Me Property says the balance of power between tenants and landlords is shifting in tenants' favour
Economists say the September quarter annual inflation figure likely marks the peak and they still expect the Reserve Bank to cut the Official Cash Rate again next month
20th Oct 25, 2:19pm
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Economists say the September quarter annual inflation figure likely marks the peak and they still expect the Reserve Bank to cut the Official Cash Rate again next month
Annual inflation rises to 3% in the September quarter, with the increase driven by electricity, rent and local authority rates and payments
20th Oct 25, 10:57am
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Annual inflation rises to 3% in the September quarter, with the increase driven by electricity, rent and local authority rates and payments