The Reserve Bank delivered their quarterly update on the OCR - but there was a hawkish undertone this time round, according to experts.

The central bank cut the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 3.25 percent, in line with expectations from economists.

Despite this,  NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny noted there were some concerns about the economic future.

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The Reserve Bank delivered their quarterly update on the OCR - but there was a hawkish undertone this time round, according to experts.
The central bank cut the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 3.25 percent, in line with expectations from economists.
Despite this, &nbsp;NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny noted there were some concerns about the economic future.
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Reserve Bank's OCR statement

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 20 March, 2026, baby snapper could soon be legally caught by commercial fishers - but recreational anglers aren't happy about it.

A new study says car pollution is killing hundreds of Aucklanders a year.

Winter is coming - and so is a serious new strain of the flu. We've a warning from GPs.

And on the Sports Huddle, Andrew Alderson and Nick Bewley debate whether it really is the Warriors' year.

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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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 20 March, 2026, baby snapper could soon be legally caught by commercial fishers - but recreational anglers aren't happy about it.
A new study says car pollution is killing hundreds of Aucklanders a year.
Winter is coming - and so is a serious new strain of the flu. We've a warning from GPs.
And on the Sports Huddle, Andrew Alderson and Nick Bewley debate whether it really is the Warriors' year.
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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Full Show Podcast: 20 March 2026 

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Taranaki’s Three Sisters Brewery is purchasing Sunshine Brewing, including the Gisborne Gold brand.

Three Sisters founder Joe Emans said he plans to keep the brands distinct and "keep them doing what they're good at."

Emans joined Andrew Dickens to chat about the purchase and the future of New Zealand's beer industry. 

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Taranaki’s Three Sisters Brewery is purchasing Sunshine Brewing, including the Gisborne Gold brand.
Three Sisters founder Joe Emans said he plans to keep the brands distinct and "keep them doing what they're good at."
Emans joined Andrew Dickens to chat about the purchase and the future of New Zealand's beer industry.&nbsp;
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Joe Emans: Three Sisters Brewery founder on purchasing Gisborne's Sunshine Brewing

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Iran has targeting energy facilities across the Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar in response to an Israeli attack on Iran's South Pars gas field - the largest natural gas field in the world. 

It is believed that 17% of Qatar's export capacity has now been wiped out, and could take up to five years to repair.

Qatar-based journalist Courtney Hammond said the attack in Qatar "marks a huge escalation in this war."

She told Andrew Dickens that there are concerns of retaliation from the targeted states as energy facilities are a strong-hold of the Gulf countries' economies. 

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Iran has targeting energy facilities across the Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar in response to an Israeli attack on Iran's South Pars gas field - the largest natural gas field in the world.&nbsp;
It is believed that 17% of Qatar's export capacity has now been wiped out, and could take up to five years to repair.
Qatar-based journalist Courtney Hammond said the attack in Qatar "marks a huge escalation in this war."
She told Andrew Dickens that there are concerns of retaliation from the targeted states as energy facilities are a strong-hold of the Gulf countries' economies.&nbsp;
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Courtney Hammond: Qatar-based journalist on Iran war widening it's reach

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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Reserve Bank's OCR statement

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