Infometrics Chief Executive and Principal Economist Brad Olsen and Chief Forecaster Gareth Kiernan discuss the recent fall in economic activity that has tipped New Zealand into a technical recession. Such a result is exactly what the Reserve Bank was aiming to achieve, and several indicators are moving in the right direction to see inflation brought under control. Economic circumstances are still a bit unusual, with higher migration likely to keep sales activity at a better level than first thought, but households are really feeling the pressure. However, several other economic indicators are not showing the normal signs of challenging economic times, so what gives? Brad and Gareth break down the current trends and what they mean for local communities, households, and businesses.