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Imported prices screech while domestic prices sing (a little off-key)

October 27, 2026 · 22 min

Headline inflation eased back over the September quarter, but still remains high at 3.7%. But that's ancient history now. With petrol prices through the roof this quarter, we're more worried about what lies ahead. Domestic price rises…
Record Petrol Prices Driving Us Crazy

October 20, 2026 · 20 min

Our friends across the Tasman are feeling the pinch of a year's worth of interest rate hikes. But that's not stopping them from popping by for a visit. The oil price is popping off, and shipping costs are popping too. A double whammy we…
House prices fall, but is it bad news for all?

October 14, 2026 · 20 min

It's been a tough year, and petrol prices are squeezing Kiwi households once again. Forced to make trade-offs, the hardest struck are those who are already struggling. The housing market is still falling slowly from grace. But the current…
Delayed, not derailed. There's some optimism!

October 8, 2026 · 18 min

It's optimism galore this week! Kiwi businesses are gritting their teeth and getting on with it. They're looking through a soft September quarter with buckets of optimism about the future. We like it.The Government looks to be in a better…
Witchcraft and crystal balls. 40 years of wisdom on currency moves

September 29, 2026 · 42 min

We demystify what's happening with the Kiwi dollar, with a bit of help. We're joined by Hamish Wilkinson (Wilkie) and Adrian Lodge (Lodgey), who are two recurring guests on the podcast and both Senior Dealers in the Kiwibank Financial…

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Building our way to growth - NZ economy grew in June quarter

September 23, 2026 · 25 min

The New Zealand economy squeezed out 0.2% growth over the June quarter. Not a massive number, but it's good to see it being positive at all! Construction was a key driver of growth. Consumer spending took a hit in light of high petrol…
Generating ideas for investment

September 15, 2026 · 42 min

Approximately 40% of Kiwi aren’t contributing to Kiwisaver (30% when you exclude those under 18 and those retired). We dive into what could improve Kiwisaver investment with Greg Smith, Investment Specialist at Generate. We delve into the…
A dovish hike sets the tone. We will sing along.

September 8, 2026 · 20 min

The Reserve Bank delivered a 25-basis point hike, taking the interest rate to 2.75%, as expected. But we are happy that they are looking at the future through a more dovish lens. Export-supported regions and sectors have performed well…
Students are hungry… But where are the employers?

September 1, 2026 · 44 min

The days of getting a university degree and automatically landing a good job are over. So what should we be doing about it? We are joined by AUT Senior Lecturer, Educator and Economist Lloyd Gutteridge, to discuss the plight of young Kiwi…
Revvin' into 2027: An optimistic look into the future

August 25, 2026 · 36 min

This week we're joined by David Moore, Kiwibank's Head of Corporate and Wholesale Credit to talk about a range of topics concerning the Kiwi economy. David's finger is on the pulse when it comes to NZ businesses. He reveals why he's…
We expect less inflation. That’s good news.

August 18, 2026 · 21 min

Inflation expectations have deflated like a balloon. But that doesn't burst our bubble. In fact, we are stoked to see the numbers going in the right direction. The Reserve Bank will be too. It won't affect their current path to 3% interest…
Young labour force(d) to the back of the queue

August 11, 2026 · 19 min

We have a labour market round-up this week. The unemployment rate was 5.6% for the June quarter. This lags behind the rest of the economy, so it's a reflection of where we were 6-9 months ago. That's before the strength we saw in January…

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About the show

Join the Kiwibank Economists and the occasional special guest on this weekly series. We'll delve into data, decipher policy decisions, monitor the markets and analyse the issues impacting the Kiwi economy. Hosted by Jarrod Kerr, Alexandra Turcu, and Elliott Lowe. Any views or information shared in this podcast, while given in good faith, aren't necessarily the view of Kiwibank.