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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. It's measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and makes everything more expensive, potentially reducing the value of your investments.
The two main causes are demand-pull (strong consumer demand) and cost-pull (higher production costs). The Reserve Bank of New Zealand aims to keep inflation between 1-3% using monetary policy. Forecasts suggest inflation 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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