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• New Zealand Records Historic Surge in Fuel Prices Amid Global Geopolitical Tensions

  Published: Apr 17, 2026

  Section: Banking & Finance

  New Zealand has experienced its most significant monthly spike in vehicle fuel costs since record-keeping began in 2011, driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East. Data from...

• Kiwibank Economists Warn of Reckless Rate Hikes as Recession Risks Loom

  Published: Apr 14, 2026

  Section: Banking & Finance

  A sharp divide has emerged within the New Zealand banking sector over the Reserve Bank’s (RBNZ) upcoming interest rate decisions, with Kiwibank economists issuing a blunt warning a...

• The Great Inertia: Why Kiwis Stick with Banks They Don't Like

  Published: Apr 7, 2026

  Section: Banking & Finance

  Despite widespread dissatisfaction with the banking sector, New Zealanders remain remarkably loyal to their financial institutions. New data from Consumer NZ shows that while fewer...