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PERRIAMS POWER RANKINGS - 19 January 2026


Each week we announce Perriams “Game Changers” for the week.


  1. The Black Caps ODI Series win over India, in India.
  2. Sam Ruthe at the Potts Classic still only 16, ran the 7th fastest time by a New Zealander ever. Just how good is this going to be?
  3. It’s to be the start of the Australia Tennis open. One of the world’s top annual sports tournaments on any sports buff radar.














THE PACESETTER - 19 January 2026



GEM 

Rocket Labs share price (if you have some and apparently 32,000 of New Zealanders do) whether it be directly or through Sharesies. They hit US$98.00 last week. In mid 2024 they were trading at US$4.70 ☹


SPORTIFY

“That wasn’t player power that got rid of Razor,” said David Kirk, NZRFU Chair. “Rubbish.”


TOPICAL

AI Technology “is real and probably will be absolutely important in the future but, and here’s the but, lots and lots of companies that are today claiming that they are great businesses are probably not going to be great businesses and will not be around tomorrow! watch out!” 


SPOTLIGHT

Last week Scott Robertson took centre stage, the TV news, NZ Herald, Stuff, you name it. Let’s hope there is something else that will grab the attention of the media this week and leave Mr. Robertson to move on. 


OF INTEREST

What have New Zealanders been splurging on in early 2026? According to Afterpay, Kiwis have been spending on planners, notebooks and similar items, up about 180% year on year. Why is this? Kiwis are investing more in everyday tools that support better routines, wellbeing and organisation. 


QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Why does the US suddenly want to empire-build? Thomas Jefferson wrote in the US Declaration of Independence “if there is one principle more deeply rooted in the mind of every American it is that we should have nothing to do with conquest”, so why now, Trump? 


THE MARKETS

There is a lot of talk about the new weight loss drugs now in the marketplace and apparently 10-12% of Americans are on them but, and here’s the but, predictions are that this could substantially impact consumer/grocery spending and that might well impact on our NZ exports. ☹



OCR                                        2.25% ↓                 November 2025
CPI                                            2.7% ↑                        June 2025
Unemployment                      5.2% ↑                        June 2025
House Price Movement        2.3% ↑                        July 2024
Rent Price Movement           4.3% ↑                        July 2024


And only 340 days until Christmas!