NZ Central Bank Policy Announcement - February 2026
Economic Overview and Inflation Trends
By the end of 2025, annual consumer price inflation had slightly surpassed the Reserve Bank's target range of 1 to 3 percent. The primary drivers behind this higher inflation were rising costs for food, electricity, and local council rates.
The economy is currently in the early phases of its recovery. Strong commodity prices continue to support robust economic activity, particularly within the agricultural sector and across regional areas of New Zealand.
While both residential and business investments are on the rise, households are still exercising caution with their spending. The labour market is beginning to stabilise, yet unemployment levels remain relatively high.
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