Consumer confidence has gone back up - but new data indicates people are also worried about inflation.

The latest ANZ-Roy Morgan survey shows consumer confidence rose 5 points to 98.3 in April - but inflation expectations soared 0.5pts to 4.7 percent, the highest reading since July 2023.

NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann unpacked the factors contributing to this data.

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Consumer confidence has gone back up - but new data indicates people are also worried about inflation.
The latest ANZ-Roy Morgan survey shows consumer confidence rose 5 points to 98.3 in April - but inflation expectations soared 0.5pts to 4.7 percent, the highest reading since July 2023.
NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann unpacked the factors contributing to this data.
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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on inflation expectations going up in new data

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Over in the UK, experts are warning people to take precautions as an outbreak of meningitis is spreading. 

15 cases have officially been reported, and a university student and a sixth former have died as a result of the outbreak. 

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says cases are projected to go up and investigations are taking place.

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Over in the UK, experts are warning people to take precautions as an outbreak of meningitis is spreading.&nbsp;
15 cases have officially been reported, and a university student and a sixth former have died as a result of the outbreak.&nbsp;
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says cases are projected to go up and investigations are taking place.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the investigations into the meningitis outbreak tears through UK

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Officials are calling out the Government for loosening KiwiSaver withdrawal rules in response to lobbying by Federated Farmers, rather than evidence-based advice.

A newly-released Regulatory Impact Statement shows the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) opposed the Government’s proposal to allow KiwiSaver withdrawals for farmland. 

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further.

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Officials are calling out the Government for loosening KiwiSaver withdrawal rules in response to lobbying by Federated Farmers, rather than evidence-based advice.
A newly-released Regulatory Impact Statement shows the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) opposed the Government’s proposal to allow KiwiSaver withdrawals for farmland.&nbsp;
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further.
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the KiwiSaver withdrawal rule changes being driven by farmer lobbying

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The conflict in the Middle East is continuing on for another week, and it's got experts concerned about the economic impacts.

Iran's blocking shipping in retaliation for the US and Israel bombardment - sending oil prices spiking.

Milford Asset Management expert Michael Luke explained how markets have continued to drop.

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The conflict in the Middle East is continuing on for another week, and it's got experts concerned about the economic impacts.
Iran's blocking shipping in retaliation for the US and Israel bombardment - sending oil prices spiking.
Milford Asset Management expert Michael Luke explained how markets have continued to drop.
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Michael Luke: Milford Asset Management expert on the impacts of the ongoing conflict in Iran

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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on inflation expectations going up in new data

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