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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, reducing your money's purchasing power. It is measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and is typically caused by strong consumer demand (demand-pull) or increased production costs (cost-pull).
High inflation can devalue investments and often leads the Reserve Bank to raise interest rates to manage the economy.
As of December 2024, New Zealand's annual inflation was 2.2%, sitting within the Reserve Bank's target range, with forecasts expecting it to return to 2% 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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