Webinar Recording:

"The Pulse of New Zealand's Economy"

Expert Analysis from Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist at Kiwibank

Wow - what an incredible turnout for our economic update webinar yesterday!

Kiwibank’s Chief Economist, Jarrod Kerr, delivered an insightful deep dive into New Zealand’s economic landscape, tackling recent challenges, emerging trends, and what’s ahead on the road to recovery.

The session focused on New Zealand’s recent economic challenges, key trends, and prospects for recovery, with Jarrod sharing valuable insights on:

• Factors contributing to economic difficulties, including inflation, interest rates, and global uncertainties.
• Reserve Bank decisions and their impact on businesses and households.
• Price pressures, wage growth, and consumer spending.
• Property prices, mortgage rates, and investment opportunities.
• Predictions for GDP growth, employment trends, and when conditions may improve.
• An overview of AI interest and trends in New Zealand compared to global developments, with case studies of local success.
• Practical advice for organisations starting their AI journey, overcoming barriers, and ensuring readiness.

Watch the Webinar Recording:

If you missed the webinar or want to revisit the valuable perspectives Jarrod shared, you can watch the full recording [1:15:05] on our Convergence YouTube Channel below.

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