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Economy / News
RBNZ will respond if inflation pressures from Middle East conflict prove ‘more persistent’
14th Jul 26, 12:56pm
by Mandy Te
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RBNZ chief economist Paul Conway says inflation expectations and price-setting behaviour are ‘critical’ in determining appropriate monetary policy stance
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QSBO shows ‘fragile recovery’ in business confidence during June quarter
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14th Jul 26, 10:09am
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by Ella Somers
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NZIER says QSBO shows the ‘fragile’ economic recovery in June quarter was helped by easing oil crisis, but warns that geopolitical uncertainty and November election will weigh on firms over the coming months
Economy / News
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Population growth from migration turned negative in May
14th Jul 26, 11:57am
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by Greg Ninness
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Estimated net migration turned negative in May as more people left the country long term than arrived
Public Policy / News
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Public Policy / News
Paul Henry announced as new ACT Party candidate
14th Jul 26, 11:17am
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by Anna Whyte
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Paul Henry announced as new ACT Party candidate, resigned from TVNZ board on Tuesday morning
Property / News
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Property / News
Reliance on housing being sole source of wealth is changing - RBNZ Assistant Governor
14th Jul 26, 6:00am
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by Mandy Te
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Reliance on housing being the sole source of wealth is changing and will continue to change, Reserve Bank Assistant Governor Karen Silk says
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RBNZ Assistant Governor Karen Silk.
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‘There’s still some pretty good monetary stimulus supporting the economy’: RBNZ Assistant Governor talks OCR hike
13th Jul 26, 1:26pm
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by Mandy Te
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RBNZ Assistant Governor Karen Silk says there’s still ‘some pretty good’ monetary stimulus supporting NZ's economy, election not ‘the thing that's front of mind’ when making OCR decisions
Investing / News
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Investing / News
Daily NZX update, Tuesday, July 14, 2026
14th Jul 26, 3:00pm
by Luron Iosefa
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 heading down again. Skellerup, Kiwi Property, Tower, and Stride Property top the gainers while Auckland Airport, a2 Milk, Serko and Meridian the main decliners
Public Policy / News
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Public Policy / News
Govt launches fresh attempt to lure new supermarkets to NZ
13th Jul 26, 5:20pm
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by Anna Whyte
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'Just because it hasn't worked yet doesn't mean it's not a good idea': Government launches fresh attempt to lure supermarkets to NZ
Rural News / News
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Rural News / News
Borrowing less, feeling happier
14th Jul 26, 8:12am
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by admin
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Farmers are the most satisfied with their bank in eight years, with those feeling under pressure the lowest in the same period. Average mortgage is now $4.1 mln with three quarters on floating rates
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Economy / News
Breakfast briefing: The oil price jumps on latest tension
14th Jul 26, 7:19am
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David Chaston
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Currencies / Analysis
FX markets well contained; NZD little changed overnight; AUD and JPY underperform
14th Jul 26, 7:44am
Jason Wong
rates up
Personal Finance / Analysis
ANZ is last major bank to raise its floating rates
[updated]
9th Jul 26, 11:10am
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David Chaston
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Investing / Opinion
For most households, New Zealand never had a wealth playbook. It had just one play
12th Jul 26, 9:38am
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Rural News / News
Fonterra trims its milk payout forecast
13th Jul 26, 9:08am
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Public Policy / Opinion
Winston Peters is no Pauline Hanson
13th Jul 26, 9:23am
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Reserve Bank raises OCR to 2.50% from 2.25%, hints at more hikes
[updated]
8th Jul 26, 2:24pm
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Ella Somers
RBNZ raises Official Cash Rate 25 basis points to 2.50% with external and internal Monetary Policy Committee members reaching consensus
Investing / Opinion
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Property / News
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QV says average dwelling values are in a slow decline in most parts of NZ
8th Jul 26, 12:01am
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Average NZ dwelling value down 0.4% in June quarter, now down almost 15% from 2022 peak - QV House Price Index
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Labour unveils SolarSaver package to help renters access solar power
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8th Jul 26, 10:30am
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Mandy Te
Labour promises low-interest rate schemes, subsidies, plug-in options for renters as it launches its ‘SolarSaver package’ which aims to make it easier for New Zealanders to access solar power
Personal Finance / Analysis
rates up
ANZ is last major bank to raise its floating rates
[updated]
9th Jul 26, 11:10am
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David Chaston
Westpac is the first bank to move its floating home loan rates up after the OCR hike, and some of its savings rates too. Kiwibank follows with BNZ, ASB and now ANZ too
Rural News / News
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Fonterra trims its milk payout forecast
13th Jul 26, 9:08am
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David Chaston
Fonterra has cut its farmgate milk payout forecast for the new season by -5%, citing strong global supply and softer demand

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30th Jun 26, 11:00am
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Currencies
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RBNZ hawkish pivot propels the Kiwi dollar higher
13th Jul 26, 9:13am
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NZD well supported following strong PMI, which drove NZ rates higher
13th Jul 26, 7:36am
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Should the Bank of Japan raise interest rates?
10th Jul 26, 9:42am
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Bonds
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NZ Govt Bond tender number 999 results
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NZX building ticker
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