OPINION: As a former RBNZ adviser, there's hints interest rate rises aren't fully working.

The Reserve Bank will release new forecasts with its Monetary Policy Statement this week.

OPINION: As a former RBNZ adviser, there's hints interest rate rises aren't fully working.

The Reserve Bank has lifted the OCR to 2.75% despite job market concerns.

It’s the second OCR lift of 2026, and the Reserve Bank says more may be needed.

OPINION: Mortgage decisions should balance financial risk, flexibility and peace of mind.