The lunchtime event was hosted by Grasshoppers Hawke’s Bay, an organisation representing a diverse network of farmers, growers, processors, and rural professionals across the region. Speaking to key themes from the May 2026 Monetary Policy Statement, Dr Breman discussed the Monetary Policy Committee’s decision to hold the OCR at 2.25 percent in the May 2026 MPS. “The global economic backdrop remains uncertain, with supply chain disruptions and higher input costs weighing on the outlook,” Dr Breman said. “Overall, New Zealand and our trading partners are likely to see weaker growth alongside higher near-term inflation ... (full story)