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9 July 2025


OCR & interest rates update – July 2025

By John Bolton

The RBNZ has hit a temporary pause on rate cuts, holding the OCR at 3.25% on 9th July—and leaving us hanging just a fraction above neutral. It's the outcome the market was broadly expecting, but was it the right call? Not according to Squirrel founder, JB.

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9 July 2025


All eyes on interest rates: Key OCR dates to watch for in 2025

By Squirrel

Now that we're well on the path to lower interest rates—and with a little more relief still on the horizon—here are the key OCR dates you need to watch out for over the remainder of 2025.

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7 July 2025


Rodney’s Ravings: Things aren’t as gloomy as card spending data suggests

By Rodney Dickens

Stats NZ's monthly card spending data is often seen as an indicator of economic health—and if the latest numbers are anything to go by, we're a country still deep in recession. But card spending data only represents one part of the equation, says Rodney Dickens, and the reality is things aren't as bad as they first appear.

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What first home buyers need to know about the current housing market and 3 top tips for success

By Squirrel

You've probably heard everyone saying "it's a buyer's market out there right now"—but what does that actually mean? How did we get here? And how can first home buyers make the most of it? Read on for some essential tips and tricks.

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