El Niño is expected to bring hotter, drier conditions to parts of New Zealand this summer, with potential impacts on agriculture, regional economies, and household costs. But that’s only part of the story. Retailers are also navigating ongoing inflation pressures, fuel costs, interest rates, and shifting consumer spending habits.

In this episode of Empowering Retail, Westpac Senior Economist Satish Ranchhod explores how El Niño could influence the economy, what the broader outlook looks like for New Zealand, and the key trends retailers should be watching for in the months ahead.

Watch this episode below.