Alan Bollard
RBNZ's Spencer to switch to financial stability
Reserve Bank of New Zealand governor Alan Bollard announced Tuesday 23 January that assistant governor, head of economics, Grant Spencer, will move to become head of financial stability.
Adrian Orr to leave RBNZ
Reserve Bank of New Zealand deputy governor and head of financial stability Adrian Orr is leaving the Bank to take up the role of Chief Executive of the Guardians of the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, the RBNZ said Monday 8 January.
Brian Lang retires from RBNZ
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand announced Monday 11 December that Brian Lang will be retiring from the Bank on 15 December. Lang joined the Bank in 1962 and has filled a wide range of senior positions.
RBNZ Financial Stability Report, November 2006
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand published its November 2006 Financial Stability Report on 15 November. RBNZ governor Alan Bollard said banks continue to appear well capitalised and continue to return strong profits.
RBNZ's Bollard on financial stability issues
In the speech 'Kiwis like buying houses more than buying businesses' given on 9 November Alan Bollard of the RBNZ said New Zealanders' low investment in local businesses leaves the economy more vulnerable to shocks and constrains the country's growth…
RBNZ holds rates unchanged, Sweden hikes
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand left its official cash rate unchanged at 7.25 pct on Thursday 26 October reflecting slowing economic growth. Swedish interest rates were raised in a widely expected move.
RBNZ says salary reports 'rubbish'
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand on Thursday 5 October rejected as "rubbish" news reports claiming that Reserve Bank staff remuneration rose 15.4 percent on average per employee.
Reserve Bank of New Zealand - Annual Report 2006
According to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's Annual Report 2006, the last year had been particularly challenging, with monetary policy having to contend with more persistent oil price increases and stronger economic activity than anticipated.
Household savings and wealth in New Zealand
This Reserve Bank of New Zealand paper released on 27 September discusses a range of factors that may account for the decline in saving. The paper was prepared as background for a presentation by Reserve Bank governor, Alan Bollard, to the New Zealand…
What Ben Bernanke could learn from New Zealand
According to this article from Bloomberg, published Friday 28 July, while Fed chairman Ben Bernanke and the world's biggest policy makers don't often pay attention to New Zealand, they would be wise to follow Alan Bollard's progress.
RBNZ leaves OCR unchanged at 7.25 per cent
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand announced Thursday 27 July that the Official Cash Rate (OCR) will remain unchanged at 7.25 per cent. Reserve bank governor Alan Bollard said: "Recent economic developments have been broadly in line with our June Monetary…
Bollard on agriculture, monetary policy, economy
In the speech 'Agriculture, monetary policy and the economy' given on 18 July Alan Bollard of the RBNZ said at the moment the New Zealand economy is moving into a rebalancing period.
RBNZ's Bollard on an independent monetary policy
In the speech 'Can NZ expect to carry out independent monetary policy?' given on 13 July Alan Bollard of the RBNZ said New Zealand can still carry out its own independent monetary policy effectively, even though it has had to work against strong global…
RBNZ issues Statement of Intent
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand released its Statement of Intent (SOI) for 2006-2009 on Wednesday 5 July. The SOI recognises increasing demands on the Bank's policy outputs in a changing economic environment.
New Zealand hosts EMEAP central bank governors
Central bank governors from major countries in the region gathered in New Zealand over the weekend to discuss common issues, Reserve Bank of New Zealand governor Alan Bollard said Monday 29 May.
RBNZ Financial Stability Report, May 2006
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand published its May 2006 Financial Stability Report on 19 May. RBNZ governor Alan Bollard said that New Zealand's financial system is well placed to weather the slowdown in the economy.
Interview with RBNZ's Alan Bollard
In comments published on Tuesday 16 May, Reserve Bank of New Zealand governor Alan Bollard said he aims to ensure a soft landing for the economy while keeping inflation in check.
RBNZ leaves OCR unchanged at 7.25 per cent
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand announced on Thursday 27 April that the Official Cash Rate (OCR) will remain at 7.25 per cent.
RBNZ report on supplementary tools
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand and the Treasury on Thursday 6 April released a joint report on possible additional instruments to supplement the role of interest rates in managing demand pressures and inflation.
Comment: Exposed currencies cause jitters
The Central Bank of Iceland raised interest rates by 75 basis points last week. The central bank is concerned over the possibility of further declines in the Icelandic krona, which has fallen 12% against the US dollar this year.
RBNZ leaves OCR unchanged at 7.25 per cent
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand announced on Thursday 9 March that its Official Cash Rate (OCR) will remain on hold at 7.25 per cent.
RBNZ's Bollard on major global developments
In the speech 'Major global developments in the new millennium' given on 27 January Alan Bollard of the RBNZ said New Zealand has been growing strongly over the last decade, driven by improved efficiency, high participation and stronger terms of trade.
Inflation targeting: the New Zealand experience
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand released a paper 'Inflation Targeting: the New Zealand Experience and Some Lessons' on Wednesday 18 January , by Dr Alan Bollard and Ozer Karagedikli, which was presented to a conference hosted by the Central Bank of the…
Bollard on monetary policy & economic performance
In the paper 'Monetary policy and economic performance: The experience of New Zealand' presented on 15 November at the conference commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Banco de Mexico Alan Bollard said over the past five years, New Zealand has been a…