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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, causing money to lose value. It's measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and is caused by demand-pull (strong demand) or cost-push (higher production costs) factors.
High inflation can reduce investment value and often leads to higher interest rates from the Reserve Bank, which targets a 1-3% range. Annual inflation was 2.2% in December 2024 and is forecast to 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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