Official cash rate cut to 3 per cent

Wednesday 20 August 2025 · 5 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 20 Aug 2025, 5:00pm

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The Reserve Bank has reduced the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 3 per cent. This decision, which followed a vote on the size of the cut, is expected to lower home loan rates and potentially boost consumer confidence and property sales ahead of the Christmas period.

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1. RNZWed 20 Aug 2025, 4:06pm

   Why OCR decision may be good news for home loan rates (opens in new tab)

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2. Waikato Times via The PostWed 20 Aug 2025, 5:00pm

   OCR rate cut a bit of relief ahead of spring and Christmas (opens in new tab)

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