OCR Increased to 2.75%: What the September 2026 Rate Rise Means for NZ Borrowers
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has increased the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by another 25 basis points, taking it from 2.50% to 2.75%. It follows the July increase from 2.25% to 2.50% and confirms the shift we’ve been discussing throughout our recent OCR updates. Earlier in 2026, the conversation was largely about how quickly … Read more