17 September 2026

    Watch: Australia's economic drivers, and NZ pulling ahead

    Australia’s economy has remained resilient, but look beneath the headline numbers and a more mixed picture is emerging – with pressure on households, higher interest rates and some parts of the market holding up better than others.

    Fisher Funds’ Robbie Urquhart joined TVNZ Breakfast to explain what’s happening across the Tasman, how New Zealand compares, and what it means for investors.

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