The bank sees a hole in economic growth in the middle of 2026 but remains hopeful of a recovery in the second half of the year says CEO Catherine McGrath.

The bank sees a hole in economic growth in the middle of 2026 but remains hopeful of a recovery in the second half of the year says CEO Catherine McGrath.

With more than more than 25 years' experience reporting on consumer affairs, business and politics, Garth Bray brings you today's business news, direct from the Herald NOW studio. 

With more than more than 25 years' experience reporting on consumer affairs, business and politics, Garth Bray brings you today's business news, direct from the Herald NOW studio.&nbsp;

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Westpac CEO on how kiwi businesses are weathering the storm

ConsumerNZ's Jon Duffy tells Herald NOW Business why Kiwis feel better about KiwiSaver even as many are dipping into savings.

ConsumerNZ's Jon Duffy tells Herald NOW Business why Kiwis feel better about KiwiSaver even as many are dipping into savings.

Research shows rising KiwiSaver satisfaction, but more hardship withdrawals | Tue 26 May

Rising diesel and aviation fuel costs are squeezing operators and lifting travel prices, even as New Zealand tourism continues its recovery.  

Rising diesel and aviation fuel costs are squeezing operators and lifting travel prices, even as New Zealand tourism continues its recovery.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Fuel crisis puts pressure on NZ tourism outlook | Tue 26 May

Hardship withdrawals are up, people are often reluctant to change providers and there is an ongoing and persistent gender savings gap.' 

Hardship withdrawals are up, people are often reluctant to change providers and there is an ongoing and persistent gender savings gap.'&nbsp;

Westpac CEO on how kiwi businesses are weathering the storm

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