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We’re Labouring Under The Weight Of Expectations
Monday, 4 May 2026, 2:29 pm | Kiwibank
Oil prices have been up and down and up again. Last week, the price of brent crude reached a high for the year, of $126USD. The spike was short-lived, and the oil price fell back down anfter Iran had delivered a peace deal to the US through Pakistan. More >>
Kiwibank: Rate Changes
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 9:41 am | Kiwibank
Kiwibank is making changes to their Home Loan and Term Deposit rates effective Tuesday 21st April. More >>
Kiwibank: Rate Changes
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 11:05 am | Kiwibank
Kiwibank is making changes to their Fixed Home Loan rates effective Thursday 26th March. More >>
Kiwibank: Rate Changes
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 10:41 am | Kiwibank
Kiwibank is making changes to their fixed Home Loan rates and Term Deposit rates effective Tuesday 23rd March. More >>
Summer Spending Rises, But Kiwi Pull Back On Shopping Trips – Kiwibank Data Reveals
Saturday, 21 February 2026, 3:32 pm | Kiwibank
Kiwibank has just released its latest Summer Spending Tracker, which looks at how Kiwi households spent over summer and what that tells us about 2026. More >>
Dusting Off CVs
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 6:00 pm | Kiwibank
Employment growth, up 0.5% over the quarter came in stronger than we expected. And over the year, employment was up 0.2%, marking the first annual increase since June 2024. More >>
Kiwibank Economists See Brighter Days Ahead As Kiwi Economy Turns The Corner
Wednesday, 24 December 2025, 11:29 am | Kiwibank
“We’re not worried about inflation. Recessions kill inflation. And that weed has had a proper dose of economic herbicide. We continue to expect inflation to return towards the RBNZ’s 2% midpoint next year.” More >>
Kiwibank Well Positioned To Continue Growing
Friday, 19 December 2025, 12:42 pm | Kiwibank
The changes to Reserve Bank’s capital requirements, combined with Kiwibank’s recent highly successful $400 mn Tier 2 capital raise at an attractive price, means that Kiwibank can now continue its strong growth without the need for additional ... More >>
State Of Home Ownership: The Kiwi Dream Remains Strong
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 8:58 am | Kiwibank
What’s great to see is that more Kiwi feel confident about the homebuying process, with mortgage advisers and banks being the most common sources of guidance. More >>
Splurging On Essentials: Kiwi Wallets Show Signs Of Life, But Spending Stays Grounded - Kiwibank Data Reveals
Tuesday, 14 October 2025, 9:43 am | Kiwibank
After two years of tightened belts and frugal shopping lists, Kiwibank’s Senior Economist, Mary Jo Vergara, sees a quiet resilience emerging in Kiwi wallets: “Spending is picking up, but the story beneath the surface is one of re-prioritisation.” More >>
Kiwibank: Rate Changes
Thursday, 9 October 2025, 10:21 am | Kiwibank
Home Lending changes are effective from Monday 13 October for new lending and Tuesday 28 October for existing lending. More >>
Kiwibank: Term Deposit Rate Change
Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 10:57 am | Kiwibank
Effective today (Tue 26 Aug), Kiwibank will be adjusting its 6-month Term Deposit rate to conclude the limited-time offer. The new interest rate will be set at 3.90%. More >>
Kiwibank Index Reveals Growing Consumer And Business Savings Momentum Amid Cost-Of-Living Pressures
Wednesday, 30 July 2025, 9:28 am | Kiwibank
Kiwibank Chief Executive Steve Jurkovich says: “We’re encouraged to see progress. Young people are showing real savings discipline, and financial confidence is on the rise. Larger businesses are also moving beyond survival mode, with growing optimism. ... More >>
Kiwibank’s Latest Report Reveals South Pulls Ahead As Regional Economic Divide Widens
Sunday, 27 July 2025, 5:49 am | Kiwibank
The latest Annual Regional Note released by Kiwibank highlights a widening gap in regional economic performance, with the South Island continuing to outperform the North. While most regions have recorded gains, progress remains uneven. More >>
Inflation Hurts. When Will It End?
Monday, 21 July 2025, 1:11 pm | Kiwibank
The rapid deceleration in imported inflation, which helped to pull down headline, is reversing course. We’re no longer importing deflation. Annual tradables inflation lifted from 0.3% to 1.2%. The 4.2% increase in food prices accounted for 28.5% of ... More >>
Hit The Snooze Button; The RBNZ Holds The Cash Rate At 3.25%; And Where Have The Migrants Gone?
Monday, 14 July 2025, 1:37 pm | Kiwibank
The key takeaway from the meeting though is that the RBNZ’s bias still leans towards further easing. We’re still on the trajectory for lower rates. As the RBNZ put it “If medium-term inflation pressures continue to ease as projected, the Committee ... More >>
The RBNZ Paused To Assess. It Was A Wait And See. And We Still See More Cuts Required
Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 5:29 pm | Kiwibank
After six straight meetings, 225bps of cuts, the RBNZ took a breather. The official cash rate remains at 3.25%. Global uncertainty remains high and inflation looks set to rise toward 3%. The RBNZ is taking a wait and see approach. More >>
It’s An Eventful Week Ahead
Monday, 7 July 2025, 3:38 pm | Kiwibank
While the RBNZ may not pull the trigger this week, we expect them to maintain a dovish bias due to the balance of risks. More >>
Reality Bites, As Business Optimism Improves
Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 1:40 pm | Kiwibank
Being optimistic is one thing. We’re optimistic about the outlook. Because interest rates are falling and feeding through to households and businesses. A net 27% of firms expect brighter days ahead, up from 23%. In the same breath, a net 23% of firms ... More >>
Kiwibank Launches Game-Changing Startup Funding
Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 1:05 pm | Kiwibank
Kiwibank StartUp+ launches today as a market-first funding solution designed specifically for startups. This initiative is about more than capital; it’s about providing tailored support that grows alongside Kiwi businesses. More >>
