New Zealand OCR stands at 2.75%
The RBNZ’s official cash-rate page shows 2.75%, updated on 2 September; the next update is scheduled for 28 October.
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New Zealand’s general election is set for 7 November
The official election guidance sets the 2026 general election for Saturday 7 November.
Read the full briefingNZX lens: refinancing and overseas receipts deserve separate checks
The verified OCR is 2.75%, with a further policy update scheduled in October.
Read the full briefingNew Zealand inflation reading is 4.1%, dated July
The RBNZ dashboard displays annual inflation of 4.1%, updated 21 July, with the next update in October.
Read the full briefingTe Papa opens a major Māori carving exhibition
He Toi Whakairo opened on 29 August 2026, bringing Māori carving into a major long-term exhibition.
Read the full briefingGoogle reports AI agents preventing code vulnerabilities
Google says its agents scan code changes and prevent hundreds of vulnerabilities per month; proposed fixes go to human review.
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