The benchmark interest rate in New Zealand was last recorded at 3.25 percent. This dataset provides - New Zealand Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about New Zealand Long Term Interest Rate

• New Zealand Government Bond Yield: 10 Years was reported at 4.58 % pa in Feb 2025, compared with 4.55 % pa in the previous month.
• New Zealand Long Term Interest Rate data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1985 to Feb 2025.
• The data reached an all-time high of 18.90 % pa in Mar 1986 and a record low of 0.46 % pa in Sep 2020.
• Long Term Interest Rate is reported by reported by Reserve Bank of New Zealand.

CEIC calculates monthly Long Term Interest Rate from daily 10 year Government Bond Yield. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand provides 10 year Treasury Bond Yield. Long Term Interest Rate prior to March 1985 is sourced directly from Reserve Bank of New Zealand.. The ten-year benchmark for New Zealand Government bonds with a fixed interest coupon paid semi-annually in arrears. The bonds are redeemable at par on maturity.


Related information about New Zealand Long Term Interest Rate

• In the latest reports, New Zealand Short Term Interest Rate: Month End: New Zealand: Bank Accepted Bills: 90 Days was reported at 5.71 % pa in Jun 2023.
• The cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: New Zealand: Official Cash Rate) was set at 5.50 % pa in Jun 2023.
• New Zealand Exchange Rate against USD averaged 1.63 (USD/NZD) in Jun 2023.

As of December 2024, the average interest rate for a new standard 1-year residential mortgage in New Zealand was *** percent. In comparison, the average 5-year interest rate for a residential mortgage was **** percent. Average interest rates for new standard residential mortgages in the country started to trend upward from mid-2021. Rates peaked toward the end of 2023 and have begun trending downward.

Inflation Rate in New Zealand increased to 2.70 percent in the second quarter of 2025 from 2.50 percent in the first quarter of 2025. This dataset provides - New Zealand Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about New Zealand Real Effective Exchange Rate

• New Zealand Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER: 2005=100: Month Avg: New Zealand) was 93.2 in Jan 2025, compared with the number of 94.5 in the previous month.
• New Zealand Real Effective Exchange Rate data is updated monthly and averaged 107.2 from Jan 1984 to Jan 2025.
• The data reached an all-time high of 107.2 in Jul 2014 and a record low of 60.5 in Aug 1984.

CEIC calculates Real Effective Exchange Rate Index with base 2005=100. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand provides Real Effective Exchange Rate Index with base Oct2014=76.57. CPI is used as a deflator. An increase in REER indicates reduced competitiveness for the reporting economy.


Related information about New Zealand Real Effective Exchange Rate

• In the latest reports, New Zealand Short Term Interest Rate: Month End: New Zealand: Bank Accepted Bills: 90 Days was reported at 5.7 % pa in Jun 2023.
• The cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: New Zealand: Official Cash Rate) was set at 5.5 % pa in Jun 2023.
• New Zealand Exchange Rate against USD averaged 1.6 (USD/NZD) in Jun 2023.

Non-banks and other financial institutions' assets have grown relatively steadily over the past few years, but revenue has fluctuated considerably. Despite the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ), or Te Putea Matua, easing loan-to-value ratio (LVR) lending restrictions from June 2023, major banks still grappled with high LVR lending restrictions and tight lending standards. For this reason, households are turning to non-bank lenders for finance. Previously, official cash rates (OCR) were kept low, which curbed non-banks' expansion. Yet, to combat inflation, the RBNZ raised the OCR to a rate not seen since October 2008. Consequently, non-bank lenders were able to expand their loan portfolios by increasing their interest expenses and capitalising on higher net interest margins. Revenue is expected to rise at an annualised 14.8% to $1.76 billion over the five years through 2025-26. As interest rates have started to drop since August 2024, non-bank lenders have faced renewed pressure on their profit margins, as lower rates tend to compress the spread between lending and funding costs. For this reason, revenue is expected to drop by 1.8% in 2025-26. Additional competition in the industry, brought on by the arrival of fintech powerhouses like Revolut, has constrained profit margins. Larger non-banks and financiers have used acquisitions as a means to grow their market shares. For example, UDC Finance agreed to purchase the Bank of Queensland's New Zealand assets and loan book in February 2024, and MTF acquired Lending People in January 2023. As interest rates drop, technology will become increasingly vital in maintaining non-bank financial institutions' profitability and competitive edge. Integrating advanced technologies can streamline services, enhance efficiency, increase scalability and improve the precision of financial procedures, proving essential in preserving robust profit margins. Heightened regulatory capital requirements, which are set to continue, will impact registered banks and will provide non-bank lenders with more opportunities to garner a larger slice of the mortgage market. Overall, revenue is forecast to rise at an annualised 2.8% over the five years through 2030-31 to $2.02 billion.

Deposit Interest Rate in New Zealand decreased to 4.14 percent in July from 4.17 percent in June of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in New Zealand.

In December 2024, the value of mortgage lending to owner-occupier borrowers (excluding first-home buyers) in New Zealand amounted to around **** billion New Zealand dollars. Residential lending to investors was approximately **** billion New Zealand dollars in comparison. Housing affordability in New Zealand Many people across New Zealand have discarded the homeownership dream due to the country’s unaffordable housing supply. While average residential house prices fell across some of New Zealand’s regions in 2024, first-home buyers are still largely priced out of the market due to high mortgage repayments, interest rates, and average home deposit values. The monthly residential mortgage lending value to first-home buyers in New Zealand in December 2024 came to around *** billion New Zealand dollars, marking a slight rise from the previous month. The highest monthly value of mortgage lending to first-home buyers across the country was recorded in March 2021, during a year when average residential mortgage rates were at their lowest. Where are residential mortgage interest rates heading? According to a survey conducted in May 2023, rising interest rates were the leading property market concern among New Zealanders, with over ** percent of respondents expressing their concern. New Zealand’s average new residential mortgage interest rates were at their lowest in 2021 but have inflated greatly over the past few years. In June 2021, the average 1-year fixed interest rate for a new standard residential mortgage in New Zealand was at **** percent, with this rate rising to over *** percent by December 2023. Nonetheless, mortgage rates showed signs of leveling out at the end of 2023, and began declining in 2024.

Driven by mortgage lending as their largest revenue stream, New Zealand’s banks maintain robust revenues despite cooling property prices. The RBNZ's rate hikes from 0.25% in 2020 to 4.25% in 2024 boosted mortgage interest income. While foreign investment and tight inventories keep real estate prices afloat, technology upgrades and regulations add cost pressures for major banks, squeezing profit margins. After slow revenue from 2020 to 2022 resulting from low interest rates and reduced mortgage revenue, banks found growth in 2023 and 2024, with heightened interest rates raising mortgage revenue. However, a drop-off is expected in 2025 as rate hikes make themselves felt, the actual volumes of mortgages lower and defaults rise with cost-of-living pressures. Overall, industry revenue has risen at an annualised 1.1% over the past five years and is expected to total $31.1 billion in 2024-25, when revenue will drop by an estimated 29.9%. Beyond mortgages, banks face challenges from shifting agricultural lending and evolving regulations like the Deposit Takers Act and the CoFI legislation. Dairy price volatility, land-use changes and more rigorous oversight have subdued traditional farm loan activity. In response, major banks – ANZ, ASB, BNZ and Westpac – are modernising their operations with machine learning, enhanced cybersecurity, fintech developments and updated banking apps. These initiatives aim to elevate customer engagement and ensure compliance but also increase costs and complexity. Looking ahead, heightened capital requirements will push large banks to raise equity, while open banking regulations spur data-sharing and fintech collaborations. Institutions are accelerating investments in cloud systems and analytics for greater efficiency and resilience. Simultaneously, sustainability commitments grow, driving innovative loan products and improving public trust. Although margins remain tight and interest-rate volatility persists, banks balancing prudent lending with technological and sustainable strategies are poised for a moderate recovery. Industry revenue is projected to climb at an annualised 2.5% through 2029-30, reaching $35.2 billion.

Interbank Rate in New Zealand remained unchanged at 3.14 percent on Wednesday August 6. This dataset provides - New Zealand Three Month Interbank Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Demand for financial asset broking services has been mixed over the past few years. Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity peaked in 2021, spurred by digitisation trends and low interest rates. More recently, inflationary pressures and subdued business sentiment have curtailed M&A plans. Still, demand in the technology and telecommunications sectors, driven by rising interest in AI, continues to offer respite within the broader M&A landscape. Meanwhile, mortgage broking plunged along with new residential mortgage lending over the two years through 2023-24 as dwindling housing affordability weighed on mortgage uptake. However, mortgage activity has since rebounded, as successive cash rate cuts from August 2024 have improved housing affordability and stimulated property transactions. New Zealand’s small market size and strong competition from foreign exchanges, notably the ASX, constrain industry revenue and profitability expansion. Despite rocky market conditions, some segments, like capital raising, have outperformed other investment banking services. Companies seeking to fortify their balance sheets amid a harsh trading environment have bolstered capital-raising activity. Amendments to the NZX’s listing rules in January 2024 to allow accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offers (ANREOs) have provided issuers more flexibility in their fundraising activities, further stimulating capital-raising activity. This shift and mounting appetite for capital-raising activity have partly offset other segments' decline. Overall, industry revenue is expected to nosedive at an annualised 5.8% to $556.4 million over the five years through 2025-26. Nevertheless, improved mortgage uptake and a widespread recovery in the housing market are anticipated to contribute to a 2.2% revenue rise in 2025-26. Stabilising macroeconomic conditions and easing inflation are forecast to improve economic and monetary policy certainty. This environment is likely to narrow valuation gaps between targets and acquirers, supporting a moderate uptick in M&A activity. Nonetheless, heightened recession concerns fuelled by recent US reciprocal tariffs are tempering investor sentiment, limiting the overall momentum for deals. New Zealand’s smaller market size and fewer opportunities on the NZX will continue driving domestic companies to list on larger exchanges like the ASX. While upcoming reforms – like the removal of the requirement to publish prospective financial information for NZX IPOs – may help stimulate the exchange's IPO pipeline, it's unlikely to match foreign markets’ capital appeal. Meanwhile, housing market policies like partially restoring interest deductibility for residential investment loans, shortening the bright-line test and increasing land availability are poised to reignite property transactions. That’s why revenue is projected to rise at an annualised 2.9% to $643.0 million through the end of 2030-31.

Market Size for New Zealand Auto Finance Industry Size on the Basis of Credit Disbursements in USD Billion, 2018-2024 In 2023, BNZ introduced a new digital auto loan application platform, simplifying the lending process and enhancing customer convenience. This initiative aligns with the growing digitalization trend in New Zealand’s financial sector and caters to the increasing preference for online banking and financial transactions. Auckland and Wellington remain key markets due to their high vehicle ownership rates and economic activity. The New Zealand auto finance market reached a valuation of NZD 15 Billion in 2023, driven by the increasing adoption of vehicle financing, growing preference for new and used cars, and rising disposable incomes. The market is characterized by major financial institutions such as ANZ, Westpac, ASB Bank, BNZ, and specialized auto lenders like UDC Finance and Heartland Bank. These institutions are known for their extensive loan portfolios, competitive interest rates, and customer-centric services.

Key information about New Zealand Exchange Rate against USD

• New Zealand Exchange Rate against USD averaged 1.609 (USD/NZD) in May 2023, compared with 1.610 USD/NZD in the previous month.
• New Zealand Exchange Rate against USD data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1957 to May 2023.
• The data reached an all-time high of 2.506 in Nov 2000 and a record low of 0.673 in Oct 1973.

CEIC extends history for monthly average Exchange Rate against USD. Federal Reserve Board provides average Exchange Rate against USD. Exchange Rate against USD prior to January 1971 is sourced from the International Monetary Fund.


Key information about New Zealand Exchange Rate against USD

• In the latest reports, New Zealand Short Term Interest Rate: Month End: New Zealand: Bank Accepted Bills: 90 Days was reported at 5.690 % pa in May 2023.
• Its Long Term Interest Rate (Government Bond Yield: 10 Years) was reported at 4.270 % pa in May 2023.
• The cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: New Zealand: Official Cash Rate) was set at 5.500 % pa in May 2023.

According to a survey conducted in May 2023, around every 8 in ** New Zealanders were extremely or very concerned about the state of the country's property market. The leading property market concern among respondents was rising interest rates.

The yield on New Zealand 10Y Bond Yield eased to 4.41% on August 8, 2025, marking a 0.01 percentage point decrease from the previous session. Over the past month, the yield has fallen by 0.20 points, though it remains 0.14 points higher than a year ago, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. New Zealand 10-Year Government Bond Yield - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

The House Construction industry plays a vital role in New Zealand's economy, meeting a need for home ownership and rental accommodation while stimulating economic growth. A shift in housing preferences towards medium-to-high-density apartments and townhouses, reflecting an escalation in house and land prices and modern lifestyle choices, is constraining the industry’s long-term performance. Changing government policies on first-home buyer grants, mortgage payment taxation and the promotion of social housing also profoundly affect the industry's performance. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the industry benefited from strong population growth, higher household savings and record-low mortgage rates. Government measures like first-home buyer stimulus, easing loan-to-value (LTV) restrictions and Housing Acceleration Fund (HAF) investments further supported growth. Still, a hike in mortgage interest rates as the Reserve Bank of New Zealand attempted to rein in inflation has choked off housing investment in recent years and slashed new dwelling consents. Given the rollercoaster that homebuilders have been on over the past five years, industry revenue is only expected to edge up at an annualised 0.3%, to $21.0 billion, over the past five years despite contracting by an estimated 2.5% in 2024-25. While some builders thrived during a 2022-23 housing boom, industry profit margins have plummeted in recent years with slumping housing investment. Many builders saw their profit shrink amid climbing input prices and supply chain disruptions, and some builders on fixed-price contracts struggled to absorb the higher input costs. Looking ahead, homebuilders face harsh conditions over the next few years, losing ground to the Multi-Unit Apartment and Townhouse Construction industry. Mounting population pressures support constructing new accommodation, and easing mortgage interest rates will encourage investment in residential building construction and are projected to drive total dwelling consents up by an annualised 2.3%. However, continued growth in house and land prices will drive investment towards medium-to-high-density dwelling options, like duplexes, townhouses, flats and apartments. In light of this, industry revenue is forecast to fall marginally at an annualised 0.2% to $20.9 billion through the end of 2029-30.

Wide cyclical fluctuation has characterised the performance of the Multi-Unit Apartment and Townhouse Construction industry over the five years through 2024-25. Despite these ups and downs, overall revenue has remained stagnant over the period, at a total of $2.7 billion. Industry revenue peaked at a record $3.7 billion in 2021-22 and has plummeted in recent years, corresponding with the sharp correction in the number of multi-unit dwelling consents issued. The anticipated decline in industry revenue by 6.5% in 2024-25 reflects the recent hike in mortgage interest rates and the winding back of government first-home buyer stimulus. Industry profitability has climbed marginally despite contracting from the 2021-22 peak, while industry participation has maintained an upwards trend as new entrants strike out in business. The shift in dwelling construction away from traditional single-unit houses and towards higher-density apartments and townhouses has underpinned the industry’s long-term performance. This partly stems from the escalation in land prices pushing investors into medium-to-high-density alternatives but also reflects the growing preferences for urban lifestyles in close proximity to transport, nightlife and other inner-city amenities. Prior to the current slump in multi-unit dwelling construction, builders enjoyed robust growth across the residential building market, corresponding with historically low interest rates, strong population growth and generous first-home buyer subsidies. The escalation in residential property prices encouraged buyers to opt for lower-cost alternatives, and the number of multi-unit dwelling consents surged to 58.1% of all consents issued in 2022-23, double the level in 2015-16 and representing accelerated long-term growth. The higher housing costs forced many New Zealanders to rent rather than buy, encouraging property developers to invest in apartments and townhouses. The Multi-Unit Apartment and Townhouse Construction industry’s performance is set to recover solidly through 2029-30, underpinned by mounting population pressures and some easing in mortgage interest rates. Investment in multi-unit dwelling construction will also be supported by the reinstatement of property tax deductions, the relaxation of tenancy laws and growing opportunities under the build-to-rent (BTR) funding model. The winding back of first-home buyer subsidies will be partly offset by the Central Government’s (Te Kawanatanga o Aotearoa) direct funding of social housing projects. Still, more households may be forced to remain in the rental market. Industry revenue is forecast to climb at an annualised 5.6 % through 2029-30 to $3.6 billion, driving higher profitability and attracting increased participation.