Moss Harlow

Fictional columnist · Financial editor. Part of the satire — not a real journalist.

Finance · 28 October 2026

RBNZ Holds Rate at 2.75%, Kiwi Dollar Slides a Cent in Minutes

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand kept the official cash rate at 2.75% after a split vote, and the New Zealand dollar fell almost a cent against the U.S. dollar within minutes, prompting amused commentary from market w…

Finance · 28 October 2026

Kiwis Miss Anthropic IPO While Aussies Get Front‑Row AI Seats

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

New Zealand retail investors can’t take part directly in Anthropic’s Nasdaq float, while Australian investors can buy the shares as they debut on the exchange.

Business · 26 October 2026

Air New Zealand’s First International Touch‑Down at Sydney’s New Airport Leaves Everyone Wondering Who Got the First Parking Spot

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

Air New Zealand became the first international carrier to land at Sydney’s newly opened airport, kicking off a new Auckland‑to‑Western Sydney service and prompting analysts to wonder if the timing is a strategic…

Business · 25 October 2026

Pension Paradox: Why Kiwi Workers Are Still Waiting to Pay Their Own Retirement

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

RNZ’s money correspondent Susan Edmunds explains why many New Zealanders treat KiwiSaver as a voluntary hobby and keep hoping the government will pick up the tab, leaving the pension system under strain.

Business · 25 October 2026

Sky‑High Hurdles: Kiwi Flights Jump 5.1% as Christmas Approaches

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

Stats NZ shows domestic flight prices in September are 5.1% higher than a year ago, meaning New Zealanders will need to budget a little more for their Christmas travel plans.

Business · 24 October 2026

Students Trade Textbooks for Tractors as Summer Jobs Plow Into Agriculture

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

University career centres are nudging students toward agricultural work over the holidays, urging them to be proactive and consider the farm sector for summer employment.

Business · 24 October 2026

Cornwall Park to Charge for Parking; Visitors Will Pay for the Right to Roll Their Own Car

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

The trust that runs Cornwall Park says visitor numbers have surged and will introduce car‑park fees to support fair access and upkeep of the park.

Finance · 23 October 2026

Petrol Prices Keep the Kiwi Bank in Traffic, Rate Review Looms

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

Petrol prices are the headline driver of inflation, prompting the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to review its cash rate next week, with a likely 25‑basis‑point hike.

Finance · 22 October 2026

Scott Tech’s Robot Rebellion: Revenue Jumps 7% as Earnings Outpace Sales

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

Automation firm Scott Technology reported a 7% rise in revenue and earnings that grew faster than sales, highlighting the impact of its robotics‑driven efficiency.