Independent economist looks beyond tomorrow’s OCR announcement to comment on where neutral is for the Reserve Bank. Plus, is the economy officially suffering from Long Covid where strong economic growth alone won’t be enough to get the Govt’s finances back on track? So is the solution more spending cuts or increased taxes?

The Country Full Show: Friday, January 16, 2026
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The Country 16/01/26: Alan Whetton talks to Hamish McKay
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