Single or double? NZ's Reserve Bank considers cuts Markets are pricing in a 50 basis point cut to New Zealand's official cash rate ahead of the Reserve Bank's decision this week. AAP · Oct 8, 2024
Forecasts and hopes for New Zealand rates cut New Zealand mortgage-holders could finally see relief to high interest rates, with the Reserve Bank considering near-term cuts. AAP · Aug 13, 2024
Owner beware: 4 reasons why selling part of Kiwibank could do more harm than good To sell, or not to sell – that is the question various governments have asked since Kiwibank was established in 2002. Now it’s the turn of the current National-led coalition to examine the bank’s state ownership. The Conversation · Aug 1, 2024
New Zealand inflation near record high as wisdom of interest rate rises questioned Latest figures defy widespread predictions inflation would fall, as the central banks readies an ‘outsized’ rate hike The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2022
The government taking full ownership of Kiwibank is a bailout in all but name – what are the risks now? With the transfer this week of Kiwibank’s assets to a state-owned company, the New Zealand crown has now taken full control of the bank. At an estimated cost of NZ$2.1 billion, the change of ownership has all the hallmarks of a government bailout. The Conversation · Aug 26, 2022
As New Zealand emerges from pandemic isolation, citizens queue up to leave Surging living costs, low wages and the claustrophobia of two years behind closed borders have many seeking a fresh start elsewhere The Guardian - AU · Apr 15, 2022