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Inflation, Housing, and Kiwi Anxiety | Auckland News
The Reserve Bank is warning that a temporary inflation spike could become permanent if we ignore inflation expectations — and that’s shaping the future of interest rates. Meanwhile, the housing market stalls under rate uncertainty, while businesses wrestle with whether they can pass on rising costs or must cut back. Kiwis are asking if they’re really getting poorer as wages lag behind prices, fueling anxiety across the board. But there’s some bright spots: a Kiwi skincare brand is eyeing Europe after big endorsements, Instagram pulled back on a controversial AI tool after backlash, and…
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