Is New Zealand’s Economy Growing… or Shrinking? | Episode 439
New Zealand’s economy is sending mixed signals and the outlook for 2026 isn’t as simple as “good” or “bad.”
In this episode, the team breaks down inflation sitting above the Reserve Bank’s target, what it means for interest rates and the OCR, why spending is soft despite rising non-discretionary costs, and why first home buyers may actually be sitting in a rare “Goldilocks” window - all while unpacking why forecasts matter less than having a long-term plan.
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