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Over in the UK, household energy prices will rise by 13 percent a year in July, as soaring wholesale costs caused by the impact of the Iran war hit bills for the first time.
Energy costs have jumped as a result of Iran blocking the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping route - where a fifth of the world's oil and gas is carried.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says even if the Strait was unblocked tomorrow, this conflict would still leave a significant economic impact.
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Accountants are hopeful the Government will use the Budget to do something about the secret little wealth tax those with offshore investments are currently paying.
As it stands, most people with more than $50,000 directly invested in assets offshore, including shares in companies listed on stock exchanges, need to pay tax on a portion of the value of their investments, regardless of if they receive income from those investments.
Those who invest in shares in New Zealand companies or New Zealand-domiciled funds only need to pay tax on the income they receive from their investments.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further.
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The Reserve Bank has opted to keep the OCR on hold at 2.25 percent today.
Most markets had priced in a hold, but the views on what will happen next are split, especially considering concerns around inflation.
Milford Asset Management's Remy Wisenberg explained further.
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Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog's David Farrar and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
The Reserve Bank has left the OCR in place at 2.25 percent, but it's likely a rise is in the cards within the next few months. When do we think things will change?
Should an MP get $36,000 to stay in a home he's owned for 26 years? Do some rules need to be adjusted?
Should we help keep Moana Pasifika alive? Can we afford to?
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 27 May, 2026, Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman gives us details on the close vote to keep the official cash rate at 2.25%.
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little tells us how he's managed to keep a rates increase at less than 6%.
Why tradies are being urged to do warmup workouts before work.
And on The Huddle, Jack Tame and David Farrar debate if New Zealand First MP Andy Foster claiming thousands of dollars in accommodation allowances for a house he lives in Wellington is a rort.
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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