economic-policy

Xi Jinping

Xi Jinping's Rollercoaster Week: From Diplomatic Appointments to Stroke Rumors

President Xi Jinping's eventful week includes diplomatic moves and health rumors. Read on for the rollercoaster ride!

Minimum wage NZ

Minimum Wage Hike: Just Enough to Buy a Cup of Coffee?

Kiwis brace for a minor wage bump to $23.50 an hour in 2025, but is it enough to keep up with living costs? Find out the juicy gossip!

Interest rates

When Interest Rates Drop: Green Shoots or Blindfolds?

Discover the curious connection between falling interest rates and the lurking dangers in our economy!

OCR

When Banks Do the Hokey Pokey: Lowering Rates & Making Housing Moves!

New Zealand's banks are finally feeling the pressure to lower interest rates after the recent OCR cut, giving the housing market a much-needed boost!

Reserve Bank interest rates

The Interest Rate Rollercoaster: Hold On Tight, Kiwis!

Kiwis, get ready for mortgage rates to drop faster than a tenpin at the bowling alley! 🏦💸 Discover how the Reserve Bank is shaking things up, and what it means for your pocket!