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    Ed McKnight: First home buyers shouldn't be discouraged

    16/08/2026 | 41 mins.
    In the property market we often focus on who's winning between the buyer and the seller, but an economist from Simplicity has calculated that renters could be the top dogs at the moment.
    But, Ed McKnight from Opes Partners questions the reliability of this claim.
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    Hamish Pepper: What's the reasoning behind RBNZ's decision to hike the OCR?

    16/08/2026 | 39 mins.
    The RBNZ recently hiked the OCR from 2.25% to 2.5%, and experts are expecting around another 1% of hikes over the next year, as managing inflation risks take priority over the weaker economy.
    But when will our economy start turning around? Hamish Pepper from Harbour Asset Management joins Tim Beveridge to discuss.
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    What to do when you can’t pay your debts

    16/08/2026 | 33 mins.
    What happens when you simply can’t afford to pay your debts?
    FinCap financial mentor Charlotte Whitakker joins The Prosperity Project to explain the options available when debt becomes overwhelming — from negotiating with lenders and hardship applications to KiwiSaver withdrawals, debt repayment orders and bankruptcy.
    Plus, why buy now, pay later can fuel a debt spiral, when you should seek help, and why getting support earlier can make all the difference.
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    ANZ’s third-quarter numbers are in – $2.2b profit. Rickey Ward – JBWere - Fri 14 Aug

    16/08/2026 | 4 mins.
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    Back inside the band inflation expectations are tracking down next year- Fri 14 Aug

    16/08/2026 | 4 mins.
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