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What is inflation in NZ
The New Zealand economy has been struggling with inflation - find out what inflation is and what it means for you.
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Inflation is a rise in average prices, meaning your money buys less. Measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), it makes goods more expensive, can devalue investments, and often leads the Reserve Bank to raise interest rates.
Common causes include demand-pull (strong consumer demand) and cost-push (higher production costs).
New Zealand's annual inflation was 2.2% in December 2024, within the Reserve Bank's 1-3% target range. Forecasts suggest it will return to the 2% target midpoint by mid-2026.
What is inflation anyway?
You may notice inflation everywhere - espcially at the supermarket.
How does inflation affect us all?
What causes inflation?
What was inflation in 2024 NZ?
Inflation means your money may not go as far as it used to.
Inflation forecast for 2025/2026 NZ
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