'Power prices are the real headline': Why 3% inflation feels worse

Inflation has risen even further.

Latest Stats NZ figures show inflation reached 3% in the year to September.

Economists had tipped to hit the top end of the Reserve Bank’s target band of between 1 and 3%.

But, some say the period of circa 3% could be short-lived.

 At the same time, Labour has broken its silence on what it thinks will help the economy.

Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann is with us to break down what all of this means for you, and your wallet.

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