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8 October 2025


OCR & interest rates update - October 2025

By John Bolton

The RBNZ delivered a bumper OCR cut on 8 October—dropping rates by 50 basis points to 2.50% and hopefully giving our still-flagging economy a much needed shot in the arm. Here's what that means for interest rates, the economy, and our outlook on the OCR from here.

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15 October 2025


Christchurch property market update - October 2025

By Nathan Miglani

With interest rates down even further, and a healthy dose of spring optimism in the air, the Christchurch housing market has a renewed sense of energy about it this month. Here's the latest on what's been happening with interest rates, house prices and the broader Canterbury housing market in recent weeks.

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Development spotlight: Getting it right in Whenuapai

By John Bolton

Developments with thoughtful design, style and more green spaces are exactly the kinds of development Auckland needs more of—and Tuakiri's new Kopuru development in Whenuapai delivers in spades.

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15 October 2025


How to get the best rate on your savings in a low-interest environment

By Dave Tyrer

Falling interest rates—borrowers love them, savers...not so much. With the OCR down at 2.50%, the interest rate squeeze is officially on across bank savings products. So why does this happen? And where should savers be putting their money if they still want to earn good returns in a low interest environment?

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