Jarrod Kerr
Jarrod Kerr is the chief economist at KiwiBank, providing economic insights and analysis on monetary policy. He has recently argued for a more immediate cut to the neutral setting of 3% to stimulate the economy, emphasizing the importance of timely monetary policy adjustments.
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Kiwibank team – led by chief economist Jarrod Kerr – arguing that the RBNZ should not be hiking this year.
New Zealand’s top-five Budget bombshells ... plus, how can economists be so divided on the need for rate hikes – Inside Economics
New Zealand· 2026-05-28
The Shadow Board includes KiwiBank’s Jarrod Kerr.
Inside Economics: One shot or two? Why the RBNZ’s interest rate call is so trickyNew Zealand· 2025-10-07
Jarrod Kerr called September’s numbers disappointing.
NZ house prices edge up in September after five-month slide, economists cautiousNew Zealand· 2025-10-01
Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr writes that the weakness in the economy demands stimulus.
Inside Economics: The RBNZ’s dilemma – a two-speed economy and a one-speed OCRNew Zealand· 2025-08-19
Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr reckons the economy 'demands stimulus'.
OCR preview: Rate cut a shoo-in, but how much lower will the Reserve Bank go?New Zealand· 2025-08-17
Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr, who favoured a cut, said it was a 'no fun' announcement from the Reserve Bank.
Reserve Bank keeps OCR at 3.25%, hints at future rate cutsNew Zealand· 2025-07-09
Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr said wholesale rates had moved 'decisively lower'.
What do US President Donald Trump’s tariffs mean for mortgage interest rates?New Zealand· 2025-04-05
KiwiBank chief economist Jarrod Kerr commented on the impact of tariffs on New Zealand's economy.
US tariff hit: $900m or 0.2% of GDP ‘manageable’ but global fallout could be worse - WestpacNew Zealand· 2025-04-03
Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr emphasized the importance of keeping the government debt debate in perspective.
Nicola Willis issues pre-Budget warning, as high bond yields could add hundreds of millions to Govt’s borrowing costsNew Zealand· 2025-03-23
Kerr is the chief economist at Kiwibank who suggested a new governor could bring a fresh start.
Editorial: Next Reserve Bank Governor needs to have more than just the right qualificationsNew Zealand· 2025-03-06
Jarrod Kerr is the Kiwibank chief economist who discussed the implications of the resignation.
Who could replace Adrian Orr as Reserve Bank Governor?New Zealand· 2025-03-05
Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr said the main message from today’s MPS was the further lowering of the OCR track.
Official Cash Rate (OCR) live updates: Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr speaks after OCR cut by 50 basis points to 3.75%New Zealand· 2025-02-19
Jarrod Kerr is the chief economist at KiwiBank discussing the OCR track.
OCR preview: Big cut coming this week but future path is less certainNew Zealand· 2025-02-16