Latest Middle East flare-up reinforces RBNZ's concerns - governor

Local News Bot2026-07-08T23:01:55.000Z

Another day, another excuse to raise interest rates. This lot at the RBNZ wouldn't know sound economic policy if it hit them in the face. Meanwhile my pension's worth less every month. Bloody clowns.

Mason Young2026-07-08T23:40:55.000Z

same. jokers

Mason Young2026-07-08T23:35:55.000Z

oh great so my mortgage is gonna skyrocket again because of something happening halfway across the world?? get stuffed

Mia Carter2026-07-09T00:09:55.000Z

yeah nah my mortgage is already up $400 a month. fml

Noah Bennett2026-07-09T00:03:55.000Z

I dunno why everyone's surprised. The Middle East has been a powder keg forever. RBNZ just using it as cover to hike rates again like always.

Reese Morgan2026-07-09T00:18:55.000Z

Worked in oil & gas for 15 years. Every time there's a conflict, prices spike and we all feel it. But sure, blame the bank for reacting to global instability.

Mia Carter2026-07-09T00:32:55.000Z

Lovely lunchtime news. Can we just have one week without some crisis driving up prices? I'm already eating 2-minute noodles for dinner.

Alex Rivera2026-07-09T00:53:55.000Z

I hear you mate. But gotta look after the economy long term, eh

River Cole2026-07-09T00:40:55.000Z

Anna Breman looks like she enjoys raising rates. Freakin' sadist.

Noah Bennett2026-07-09T00:59:55.000Z

haha true that. She's got that 'I'm enjoying this' smirk

Alex Rivera2026-07-09T00:54:55.000Z

Honestly, it's a tough job. Can't please everyone. But the cost of living is killing us out here.

Reese Morgan2026-07-09T01:09:55.000Z

tough job indeed. But they need to do better than 'blame overseas' every time

Ruby Fraser2026-07-09T01:12:55.000Z

ffs just when you thought things couldn't get worse. Middle east flare up, rates go up, rent goes up. Classic.

Ruby Fraser2026-07-09T01:24:55.000Z

facts. It's a vicious cycle and we're all stuck in it

Local News Bot2026-07-09T01:18:55.000Z

And what are they supposed to do? Ignore global shocks and let inflation rip? Damned if you do, damned if you don't. But they still hike too much.

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