The Reserve Bank moved to keep the OCR on hold today, surprising experts who were expecting an increase.

The Monetary Policy Committee voted four votes to three to hold the cash rate at 2.75 percent.

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains what this development could mean for mortgage holders.

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The Reserve Bank moved to keep the OCR on hold today, surprising experts who were expecting an increase.
The Monetary Policy Committee voted four votes to three to hold the cash rate at 2.75 percent.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains what this development could mean for mortgage holders.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on how the OCR announcement will impact mortgages

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King Charles has arrived in the Bahamas to begin his tour of the Caribbean, and he's acknowledged the 'suffering of the past' in regards to slavery.

There's growing calls for the King to make reparations for slavery, given Britain's historic role in the trade. 

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says people want more than just an apology - but it's unlikely anything major could come of this.

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King Charles has arrived in the Bahamas to begin his tour of the Caribbean, and he's acknowledged the 'suffering of the past' in regards to slavery.
There's growing calls for the King to make reparations for slavery, given Britain's historic role in the trade.&nbsp;
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says people want more than just an apology - but it's unlikely anything major could come of this.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on King Charles addressing slavery issues as Caribbean tour gets underway

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The Reserve Bank moved to keep the OCR on hold, and it caused a stir among financial experts.

The markets had priced in a 95 percent chance that the cash rate would go up - resulting in a sharp weakening of the New Zealand dollar.

Milford Asset Management expert Remy Wisenberg explained the impacts further.

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The Reserve Bank moved to keep the OCR on hold, and it caused a stir among financial experts.
The markets had priced in a 95 percent chance that the cash rate would go up - resulting in a sharp weakening of the New Zealand dollar.
Milford Asset Management expert Remy Wisenberg explained the impacts further.
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Remy Wisenberg: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the OCR being kept on hold

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Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland councillor Maurice Williamson 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!

There's speculation an overhang could make Parliament bigger than ever ahead of the 2026 election. Who really stands to benefit from this? 

NZ First has attracted some more controversy after they launched an attack ad blaming the HMNZ Manawanui sinking on DEI. Opportunity is considering ruling out a partnership - what do we make of this? 

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Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland councillor Maurice Williamson and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&amp;A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
There's speculation an overhang could make Parliament bigger than ever ahead of the 2026 election. Who really stands to benefit from this?&nbsp;
NZ First has attracted some more controversy after they launched an attack ad blaming the HMNZ Manawanui sinking on DEI. Opportunity is considering ruling out a partnership - what do we make of this?&nbsp;
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The Huddle: Which major party stands to benefit from an overhang?

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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on how the OCR announcement will impact mortgages

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