Discover Opportunities Within Chaos

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist, Kiwibank

Friday, 2 May 2025 7:30am - 9:00am

Palmerston North

Manawatu Golf Club, 19 Centennial Drive, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North

How do international politics and global events shape New Zealand's economic future? Join us, Manawatū Business Chamber and Kiwibank for an exclusive business breakfast with Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist at Kiwibank, as he explores the global dynamics influencing the Kiwi economy.

In his keynote, Opportunities Within Chaos, Jarrod will dive into:

  • The pressure points impacting Kiwi businesses amidst domestic and global uncertainty.
  • The implications of Trump regaining power and heightened geopolitical risks.
  • How the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s aggressive inflation measures are shaping the economic landscape.
  • The continued OCR cuts and their potential to spark renewed economic activity.

This will be followed by a Q&A session.

With the economy at a pivotal moment, this event offers a unique opportunity to gain expert perspectives on how to position your business for growth during recovery.

As Jarrod explains, there’s light at the end of the tunnel. Now is the time to prepare for the uplift ahead!

Don’t miss this chance to hear from one of New Zealand’s leading economic minds and network with fellow business leaders. 

Doors open at 7:15am

Contact the Palmerston North branch

CHAIR - NELSON HARPER

ntoharper@gmail.com

How do international politics and global events shape New Zealand's economic future? Join us, Manawatū Business Chamber and Kiwibank for an exclusive business breakfast with Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist at Kiwibank, as he explores the global dynamics influencing the Kiwi economy.

In his keynote, Opportunities Within Chaos, Jarrod will dive into:

  • The pressure points impacting Kiwi businesses amidst domestic and global uncertainty.
  • The implications of Trump regaining power and heightened geopolitical risks.
  • How the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s aggressive inflation measures are shaping the economic landscape.
  • The continued OCR cuts and their potential to spark renewed economic activity.

This will be followed by a Q&A session.

With the economy at a pivotal moment, this event offers a unique opportunity to gain expert perspectives on how to position your business for growth during recovery.

As Jarrod explains, there’s light at the end of the tunnel. Now is the time to prepare for the uplift ahead!

Don’t miss this chance to hear from one of New Zealand’s leading economic minds and network with fellow business leaders. 

Doors open at 7:15am

Membership

NZIIA membership is open to anyone interested in understanding the importance of global affairs to the political and economic well-being of New Zealand.