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And with that, we're (very likely) at the bottom. The Reserve Bank cut the OCR by 0.25% on 26 November—bringing us down to 2.25%, and hopefully giving things the final little push needed to get us back on track. Here's what it means for the NZ economy, interest rates, and borrowers.
Refinancing hasn't always been a super popular option among Kiwi borrowers, put off by all the admin involved. But the benefits—like cashbacks and the chance to restructure your mortgage and other debts to get them working better for you—could mean it's well worthwhile. Here's what you need to know.
Watch our latest update on interest rates and the property market - covering house prices, the economy, the OCR and where mortgage rates might be heading.
With the OCR now sitting well below the RBNZ's estimated 'neutral' point of 3.00%, we're officially in stimulatory rate territory—and just how long we stay here remains to be seen. With that said, here's the key OCR dates you need to watch for in 2026.
