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19 February 2025


OCR & interest rates update – February 2025

By John Bolton

So, the Reserve Bank has kicked the year off exactly as expected, delivering a 0.50% OCR cut on 19 February. Here's what that means for Kiwi borrowers, interest rates, and the economy.

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The 6 fintechs offering NZ’s best savings account alternatives

By David Cunningham

These days, the banks aren't your only option when it comes to managing your savings. A number of fintech players have come onto the scene in recent years, offering their own savings account alternatives—offering better rates, lower fees, and other investment options to help grow your money faster.

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Ranking New Zealand's best and worst savings accounts

By David Cunningham

Not all savings accounts are created equal, and it's worth knowing what all your options are so you can get set up with the one that best suits your savings goals. Here, we've pulled together a wrap-up of the different savings accounts available across New Zealand's main retail banks.

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11 March 2025


House prices are down 17%—so are we in a housing crisis?

By David Cunningham

Under normal circumstances, an almost 20% drop in house prices—more in some parts of the country—would be seen as disastrous. But that's exactly what's happened over the last three years, and most people have hardly batted an eyelid. Why is that?

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