18/02/2026
RBNZ holds the OCR at 2.25% 🏦
The Reserve Bank’s decision reflects an economy that’s still soft, but starting to stabilise. Inflation remains the key watchpoint, keeping policymakers cautious.
For property, prices are largely flat, but buyer activity is slowly lifting as mortgage rates stay lower than a year ago. Listings are tightening in some regions, signalling early shifts in market balance.
As confidence rebuilds, we’re seeing a steady, measured recovery rather than a quick rebound.
Read our full commentary from LJ Ho**er here: https://ljh.co/ocr-feb26