Bad and good numbers, Te Pati Maori, signs of peace

This week was all about the numbers.

In good news for the Government, the Reserve Bank cut the official cash rate by 50 basis points to 2.5%. While a positive step, it did reflect a more dismal view of the economy, particularly after it contracted by 0.9% in the three months to the end of June.

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Brent Edwards Sat, 11 Oct 2025

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