Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

ANZ is the latest major bank to bring their interest rate cut predictions forward as the mood towards the economy changes. The bank has forecasted a 25 basis point rate cut from the Reserve Bank by November of this year. ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner says today's dip in inflation shows the tide is turning. "While it's true that domestic inflation is a smidge higher than the Reserve Bank expected, it looked like it was just technical factors - and the other part of inflation, the important bit, was lower." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's CPI data report prompted positive responses from experts - as it signalled a decline in inflation. CPI increased 3.3 percent in the year to June, down from 4 percent annually to March. Milford Asset Management's Sam Trethewey explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 17 July 2024, is the cost of living finally over? Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks whether the OCR could be cut after inflation falls to a three year low. The police have made it easier for people to become an officer on a restricted licence - Assistant Commissioner Jill Rogers joins Jack Tame to discuss why. Former Green MP Catherine Delahunty discusses whether or not the Greens will invoke the 'Waka Jumping' bill on Darleen Tana, now that the report is out. Plus, The Huddle debates why 'Tenacious D' decided to cancel their New Zealand shows. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Commerce Commission says Auckland Airport’s proposed charge increases to fund infrastructure are 'too high'. In a statement released this morning, the commission said the five year pricing path is not reasonable and the airport was on track for an excess profit of $200m. Air New Zealand Airports Association CEO Billie Moore says the airport will have to undergo an additional consultation process before the next report is finalised. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on the Huddle, Phil O’Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Jack Black has cancelled the rest of Tenacious D's world tour after bandmate Kyle Gass made a joke about last weekend's near-fatal shooting of Donald Trump. Do we agree with this move? New data has confirmed the CPI increased 3.3 percent in the year to June, a fall from the 4 percent rise in the year to March. Is this good news - or is the war against inflation still an issue? The police have made some adjustments to their recruitment standards, with applicants only needing a restricted licence to apply. Is this the right call to boost numbers? We've received more information into the Government's planned boot camps for young offenders - do we agree with this scheme? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Greens have released the Executive Summary of their report into Darleen Tana, and it's pretty clear in asserting that Tana had much more involvement with her husband's bike business than she otherwise claimed. The question now is whether or she's going to decide to stay in Parliament. Tana said in her interview with Maiki Sherman that she'd take a little bit of time before deciding whether to remain in parliament as an independent MP, but if she does decide to stay around, I think it's pretty clear the Greens have only one choice. If the party leaders believe in the integrity of the report - a report which took the best part of four months to produce - then I think they have little choice but to instigate the waka-jumping legislation which they so publicly despised, and expel Darlene Tana from Parliament. Let us not forget, the main reason the Greens opposed the waka-jumping legislation is not for situations like this. The main reason they opposed it was so that if an MP held a different position on a really important policy to that which was being whipped by their party, they could take a moral stand and dissent. This ain't that. This is not a dispute over policy. This is an MP whose colleagues they believe has not been truthful to the party. An MP who has brought the party and the caucus into disrepute. And while Darlene Tana might complain about the process of this investigation and some of the findings, her former party leader and caucus colleagues have been blunt. They want her out. This should have been a week when the Greens were laser-focused on the Government's climate plans. This week of all weeks should've been one where they represented their constituents in opposition. Instead, they're still answering questions about the character of MPs who were until very recently part of their caucus. The Greens have swallowed a rat in the past. After all, they voted to pass the waka-jumping bill into law. But I actually don't think many people would resent them if they swallowed another in this case. If Darlene Tana won't quit on her own accord, and they believe in the integrity of the report, the Greens should cop a few days of criticism for their hypocrisy, push her out, and move on. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One expert believes Jack Black's move to cancel his band's world tour was the right decision. Speaking at their Sydney show after Sunday's assassination attempt, Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass said: "Don't miss Trump next time". Gass has since apologised - but Jack Black has put all future creative projects on hold for the band. Sold-out shows were scheduled in Wellington and Auckland. Marketing expert and director at RX, Juanita Neville-Te Rito says it's not an overreaction. "The comments that were said were totally inappropriate - they might feel innocuous, but I think cancelling was totally justified." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former Green MP says it's possible the party will use contentious legislation to boot Darleen Tana from Parliament. The party has asked her to resign, after reports revealed she probably knew about worker exploitation at her husband's bike business. E Cycles NZ has entered liquidation and Tana's left the Greens, but she won't say whether she will remain an independent MP. In the past, the Greens have strongly opposed waka-jumping. Catherine Delahunty says events now give them a real dilemma. "In the past, when there's been a tricky issue - they take it to the party and listen to the members as much as they can, and I think that's quite likely to happen." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The police have made some new changes to their recruitment eligibility criteria. Prospective applicants on their restricted drivers' license will be able to apply to become police officers under these new changes, in a bid to reduce recruitment numbers. However, Assistant Commissioner Jill Rogers says successful applicants will need to obtain a full licence before they begin their training. "For our candidates, we've known that this has been one of the barriers to their recruitment journeys with us - hence, we've made the decision to take the eligibility criteria back to what it was in 2017." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Finance Minister says the Government has a plan to tackle non-tradeable inflation. CPI increased 3.3 percent in the year to June, a fall from the 4 percent rise in the year to March. Nicola Willis says things like higher rents are sticking around. She says they want to help push that inflation down with more housing supply. "That's what will ultimately push rents lower - and we are conducting significant reforms to ensure that more homes can be built more cheaply." Meanwhile, ANZ has already announced cuts to its home loan interest rates. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A report reveals MP Darleen Tana had continued involvement with her husband's troubled bike firm. The Green Party has released the executive summary of the investigation into what Tana knew about alleged exploitation at the business. A key plank of her defence that she didn't know about the allegations is she sold her company shareholding in 2019. But the report finds Tana was still involved - at times extensively - and concludes she likely knew about the employment disputes. ZB political editor Jason Walls says the Green Party is clearly counting on her to step away from Parliament following this release. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US officials have confirmed threats from Iran to assassinate Donald Trump had prompted increased security around him in recent weeks. It appears unrelated to the assassination attempt in Pennsylvania over the weekend. However, this has raised questions surrounding the apparent lapses that led to the shooter getting close enough to fire at Trump in the first place. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says the incident left behind plenty of unresolved questions. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over in Australia, fans are getting excited ahead of tonight's State of Origin decider between New South Wales and Queensland in Brisbane. Forward Mitch Barnett will make his Origin debut for the Blues off the interchange, with Kurt Capewell starting in the second-row for the Maroons. ZB sports commentator Elliott Smith unpacks the fan excitement ahead of the 10:05pm kick-off. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cost of mentoring young offenders as part of the Government's military-style academies could go as high as $100,000 per teenager, new documents show. The Oranga Tamariki-run pilot - involving 10 hand-picked young offenders between the ages of 14-18 - will begin at the end of the month and continue for one year. Billy Graham Youth Foundation CEO David Graham says this program could get ahead of the youth crime problem - if it's done well. "What we need to be making sure of is that the young people who we're talking about, these young men between 14-18 years of age, that they are choosing good mentors. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK Government is set to introduce new laws making drink spiking a specific criminal offence in the upcoming King's Speech. These law changes will be included within the 35 bills in the programme announced on Wednesday. UK correspondent Enda Brady says the existing legislation hasn't been updated since the 1800s - so this change is badly needed. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has confirmed it plans to roll back insulation standards amid concern about cost blowouts for new builds. The current standards, introduced in May 2023, have been estimated to save homes over 40 percent on heating. AUT construction professor John Tookey is sceptical about this idea. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Country's Jamie Mackay is among thousands of fans and admirers paying tribute to the late Norm Hewitt. Hewitt died aged 55 after a battle with motor neurone disease, having played 23 games for New Zealand between 1993 and 1998. Jamie Mackay recalled past interviews and catch-ups with the deceased rugby great. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tomorrow's CPI announcement is set to reveal whether or not New Zealand is making headway with its war on inflation. Stats NZ will publish the Q2 consumers price inflation figures, helping the Reserve Bank determine future OCR decisions. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen outlines his predictions - and how they'll impact Kiwi households. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday,16 July 2024, Donald Trump has been officially confirmed as the Republican Presidential nominee, while also confirming J.D. Vance as his VP pick - US Correspondent Lauren Tomasi talks to Jack Tame about the latest from the states. David Seymour has written an open letter to Pharmac around expectations for improved medicines access. Former All Blacks coach Laurie Mains reflects on the life of Norm Hewitt. Plus, The Huddle debates whether or not their should be warning signs before speed cameras. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Donald Trump has confirmed Ohio senator JD Vance will be his Vice President at the Republican National Convention, his first public appearance since Sunday's shooting. What do we think of this, given Vance's political history? Former All Black and Dancing with the Stars winner Norm Hewitt has died aged 55, after a lengthy battle with motor neurone disease. How will he be remembered? Transport Minister Simeon Brown has confirmed speed cameras warning signs will be put up to protect drivers in high risk areas. What do we make of this? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's growing calls from experts to reduce New Zealand's dangerously high use of antibiotics. The Public Health Communication Centre says the nation has some of the highest rates of antibiotic resistance, which makes bacterial infections difficult to treat. It's urging the Ministry of Health and College of Practitioners to set targets to reduce the unnecessary prescribing of antibiotics. Auckland University's Mark Thomas says GPs and patients alike feel more pressure to utilise antibiotics, despite increased awareness surrounding the risks. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's questions whether a Christchurch Catholic order will continue, even after being stripped of its authority, over unauthorised exorcisms and abuse. The Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer's priests have been banned from practicing and told to leave the diocese, after 17 people raised concerns. Its leaders deny they manipulated and controlled followers and interfered in families' lives. Massey University religious expert Peter Lineham says losing its license may not stop the order. He explained it was once a renegade group pulled back into the Church by the Pope, and he wonders if it will go out again into the cold. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former All Blacks coach Laurie Mains is touting the late Norm Hewitt as one of New Zealand rugby's greats. The nine-test hooker has died aged 55 after a battle with motor neurone disease, having played 23 games for New Zealand between 1993 and 1998. After issues with alcohol abuse, Hewitt became an anti-violence ambassador and public speaker. Mains says when he first selected Hewitt he was a bit of a 'larrikin'. "I'd have to speak to him quite sternly - and he took that on board and into the team. Immediately, he showed not only good performance on the rugby field, but also he took a real turn in his personal behaviour." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Associate Health Minister wants patients involved in Pharmac decision making. David Seymour has outlined his expectations for the drug-buying agency in a letter to Board Chair Paula Bennett. It notes Pharmac should see itself as a partner with patient advocacy groups and clinicians and work together to bring treatments to those in need. Seymour says patients often have different views on treatments that Pharmac may have not considered. "I think it is important to factor in information that sometimes our patients have." Seymour has also told the agency he believes its commitment to embedding the Treaty of Waitangi isn't appropriate, and is no longer expected. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A US judge appointed by Donald Trump has dismissed charges against the former President, accusing him of illegally keeping classified documents when he left office. Judge Aileen Cannon ruled lead prosecutor Special Counsel Jack Smith was unlawfully appointed - and didn't have the authority to bring the case. Channel Nine US Correspondent Lauren Tomasi says such a ruling initially seemed far-fetched. "It was a bit of a longshot that his legal team had put in, thinking it would never come to fruition." Trump's posted on Truth Social, saying he's very pleased about the outcome. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Embattled ex-Green MP Darleen Tana has broken her silence after backing away from the party. Tana spoke to 1News in her first sit-down interview since she quit the Greens - but she hasn't confirmed any plans to leave Parliament altogether. ZB political editor Jason Walls says it's unlikely Darleen Tana will step down. "She says she's going to be making a decision soon. My read on all of this - it sounds like she's not going anywhere. She keeps coming back to the values that she brings to the table in terms of being an MP." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over in Australia, Opposition leader Peter Dutton is winning over voters in a new poll. According to a national Resolve poll, 38 percent of voters now support the Coalition, while Labour dropped to 28 percent. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this is the lowest rating for Labour since Prime Minister Albanese entered Government. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tributes are flooding in following the death of nine-test All Blacks hooker Norm Hewitt. Hewitt was involved in one of the most monumental face-to-face haka confrontations with England's Richard Cockerill at Old Trafford in November 1997. He went on to win the inaugural Dancing With The Stars in 2005, which included a flawless paso doble Hewitt died of motor neurone disease, aged 55. ZB sports commentator Elliott Smith highlighted more of Hewitt's accomplishments. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Transport Minister says speedsters will still be caught - even with signs warning them cameras are ahead. More than 100 signs are being rolled out onto New Zealand roads over the coming year. Minister Simeon Brown says it will give motorists a chance to slow before they enter high-crash areas. But he says there will only be signs for fixed cameras. "These signs are about providing forewarning - but at the same time, mobile cameras will continue to operate anywhere, at any time, and motorists are required to keep to the law." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jobseekers who miss a case manager phone appointment - without good reason - could face sanctions. Social Development Minister Louise Upston has announced a new phone case management service for young job seekers, due to expand to 4,000 people. She says being a beneficiary has work obligations, including taking the phone call. "And if they don't do that and they don't have a sufficient reason for doing so, they could have their benefit reduced or suspended or in the worst case scenario - cancelled." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 12 July 2024, Joe Biden confused Russian leader Vladimir Putin with Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and then spoke about his Vice-President Donald Trump. Is this the end of his presidential hopes? Iconic Auckland restaurant SPQR has gone into liquidation, and none other than Kerre Woodham is mourning the loss of her regular. The Sports Huddle debates whether the All Blacks can make it two from two against England on Saturday. Plus, Stefan Powell, co-founder of Dawn Aerospace, on becoming the first privately funded company to break the speed of sound - and what that sounds like. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a belief changes to road cone use will help strike a better balance between safety and minimising disruption. The Government's announced a new risk-based approach to temporary traffic management rather than requiring a certain number of cones per project. NZTA will also have to publicly report on its total cone spending per quarter. Temporary traffic management industry steering group chair Dave Tilton told Heather du Plessis-Allan this makes sense. He said that for the most part the current system served its purpose, but it’s been identified that it's not getting the right about of TTM, which is what its purpose is. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The three women killed in a UK crossbow attack are understood to be the wife and two daughters of a well-known BBC commentator. British police have found the 26-year-old suspect behind the attack, who is currently undergoing medical treatment for injuries. UK correspondent Enda Brady says the country is in shock after the attack. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One expert explains how Mastercard's market performance is impacted by the concerns global investors have raised. Recently, investors have been focused on slower economic growth expectations in the US, as well as regulatory risk and the impact this has on new technology like open banking. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand’s best young farmers are preparing to take over Waikato to battle it out at one of the country’s most prestigious farming contests. The FMG Young Farmer of the Year grand final kicks off in Hamilton on Thursday, July 11 and runs over three days. The Country's Rowena Duncum explains what to expect from the event. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economists say falling food prices are a certain sign inflation's going down - but we may have to wait to get the full picture. Annual food prices have decreased for the first time in six years - sliding 0.3 percent in the year ending June. Despite this, NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says more data in other industries is needed to confirm if inflation is reducing. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 11 July 2024, Interislander boss Duncan Roy fronts up after a leaked memo into the Aratere grounding says an accidentally pushed button is to blame. Chris Luxon met with US president Joe Biden at the White House for dinner. Political correspondent Jason Walls has the inside word on what was talked about. BBC Rugby Commentator Chris Jones tells Heather why he thinks England can beat the All Blacks on Saturday. Plus the Huddle debates George Clooney weighing in on the Joe Biden-resignation calls. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and Men's Health Week director Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! It's been confirmed the Interislander's Aratere ran aground after someone accidentally pushed the autopilot button and couldn't switch it off. How bad does this look? Should the company stop hiding behind inquiries? Does Joe Biden need to step down? George Clooney and Nancy Pelosi have recently added their voices to the growing list of people telling Biden he needs to drop out of the election. Do we agree? Was it an inappropriate use of taxpayer money to spend $110,000 on 15 bikes for Kainga Ora tenants? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Synlait Milk will live to see another day after winning shareholder approval for a last-minute loan. The shareholders have approved the company taking out a $130 million loan from Bright Dairy, after a nail-biting waiting period. Synlait chairperson George Adams is 'relieved' the vote worked out. "It wasn't close at all, actually. We had 99.6 percent of our shareholders voting in favour. So it was a landslide." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One expert is weighing in on England's chances to turn their luck around against the All Blacks. Both nations have named their teams for the match, with Scott Robertson making one injury-enforced change to the starting lineup for Saturday's match. BBC rugby commentator Chris Jones says England's been on a good trajectory - and can identify what to do against the All Blacks this time. "They would have seen last weekend as a missed opportunity. The challenge now is to go - right, they can go toe-to-toe with the All Blacks, there are areas to work on. Can they fix those?" LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Air New Zealand entered the G-string debate and added 41,000 more seats to the Pacific this summer. The move comes after a New Plymouth swimming pool considered banning g-string bikinis following a petition from a concerned mum. Air New Zealand Chief Sales Officer Leanne Geraghty says they saw an opportunity and took it, claiming customers should have freedom of choice when it comes to swimwear. "We were just having a little bit of cheeky fun - we're not going to try and offend anyone, but we think it's a great way to highlight all the fabulous island destinations we have on the network." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Chris Luxon's enjoyed a variety of discussions with fellow leaders in Washington DC for the NATO Summit. President Joe Biden has hosted a White House dinner with NATO partners. ZB political editor Jason Walls is travelling with the Prime Minister. He says Luxon described meeting Biden, and some other interactions, in a statement to media. "He didn't go into detail in the statement as to what they talked about - but it did go on to say that he talked all things Hobbit with the Prime Minister of Italy." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interislander executives are waiting for results of full investigations into Aratere's grounding near Picton last month, and aren't being drawn on speculation. The Aratere has now arrived in Wellington, with its post grounding detention notice lifted. A leaked safety bulletin suggests the ship was accidentally put in auto-pilot before running aground. Interislander Executive General Manager Duncan Roy says he expects to hear back within the next couple of weeks. "We've had the black box which has told us the facts - and the fact is the button was pushed, that's what what we know. We'll wait for the rest of the investigation to go on, so that we know what occurred factually." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A good outcome for the Prime Minister at NATO, as he rubbed shoulders with several world leaders. Chris Luxon has met US President Joe Biden, while he hosted NATO partners at the White House. He's also spoken with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and new UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Luxon talking with Starmer has weight. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A father in Sydney has been charged with murder for allegedly setting the house fire that killed three of his children. Two boys, aged two and six, and a five-month-old baby girl died in their Lalor Park family home last Sunday. The man allegedly blocked the children from leaving the home as it burned, stopping them from running to safety. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the man was charged with three counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder after coming out of an induced coma. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has declared Cortez Ratima ready for a test debut on Saturday night. There's just one change to the side that pipped England by a point for the Eden Park rematch, with Ratima named in jersey 21 to back up Finlay Christie who replaces the crocked TJ Perenara. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains what this means for the upcoming test match. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has launched a new initiative designed to reduce the impact of retail crime. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith confirmed the Ministerial Advisory Group will speak with victims and business owners to form proposals on reducing offending. This will be led by Dairy and Business Owners Group chair Sunny Kaushal - who says he's grateful the Government is taking the issue seriously. "No one deserves to go to work and end up in hospital - or much worse - so we believe this is something that can be solved." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK has a 'cast iron commitment' to spending 2.5 percent of national income on defence - but won't attach a timeline to that promise. Starmer has travelled to Washington for NATO's annual summit days after he won the general election. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says there's concern a proposed review could delay these plans. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank's decision to leave the OCR in place was in line with expectations - but their tone caught markets by surprise. The Bank indicated inflation could return to the one-to-three percent threshold by the end of the year, and cuts could be coming sooner than predicted. Milford Asset Management's Katlyn Parker explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The light at the end of the tunnel could be in sight for mortgage holders after today's OCR update. The Reserve Bank left rates unchanged at 5.5 percent - but the bank has hinted cuts could be coming sooner than initially predicted. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains how the Reserve Bank's change in tone could impact borrowers. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.