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Live: Higher electricity prices and local council rates to blame for 15-month high inflation increase

Monday, 20 October 2025

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. National has emphasised interest rates need to fall - but inflation is rising.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. National has emphasised interest rates need to fall - but inflation is rising.

The Consumers price index for the September 2025 quarter has been released. Follow our live blog for all the developments and reactions.