Liam Dann: Are Treasury’s sunny forecasts out of step with reality?

OPINION: Treasury tips inflation to drop from 4% now to 1.6% by June 2027.

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PremiumOpinionOpinion byLiam DannBusiness Editor at Large·NZ Herald·30 May, 2026 05:00 PM6 mins to readLiam Dann, Business Editor at Large for New Zealand’s Herald, works as a writer, columnist, radio commentator and as a presenter and producer of videos and podcasts.‌Phew... now what?After an epic week for economy nerds, with fresh forecasts from Treasury and the Reserve Bank, what do we know?How bad are things going to get before they get better? When can we start talking about recovery again?

I want to dive into the forecasts, compare,