Economists widely expect the Reserve Bank to raise the official cash rate again this week to try get ahead of inflation.
The New Zealand Institute of Economic Research’s shadow board expected the RBNZ to hike the OCR a fifth consecutive 50 basis points to 3.5% on Wednesday.
BNZ head of research
Want to read more? It's easy.
Choose your best value subscription option
Student
Exclusive offer for uni students studying at a New Zealand university (valued at $499).