Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ)
RBNZ’s Breman to discuss greater transparency with MPC
New governor says she will raise issue of attributing votes on rate decisions to individual policy-makers
Asia-Pacific central banks list geopolitics, AI among key challenges
EMEAP, representing monetary authorities from across region, commits to strengthening co-operation
RBNZ governor says operational independence is crucial
Hawkesby says central bankers globally are worried attacks on independence will be normalised
RBNZ plans to relax lending restrictions for home purchases
New Zealand central bank says moves will make borrowing easier for first-time buyers
New Zealand makes 50bp cut amid weak economic growth
Independent economists were split over level of easing, central bank says it is open to cutting further
RBNZ to set up financial policy committee
Institutional reform comes after parliamentary inquiry suggests idea that mirrors set-up at BoE
RBNZ to pay Orr more than US$240,000 under non-compete clause
Central bank says ‘restraint of trade’ provisions have applied to ex-governors since 2012
Riksbank’s Breman chosen to head RBNZ
New Zealand central bank’s first female governor recruited from Sweden following Orr debacle
RBNZ failed ‘test of trust’ after leadership debacle – ex-chair
Arthur Grimes says handling of Orr’s resignation was a failure but impact will only be short term
RBNZ chair resigns amid criticism of former governor’s exit
Finance minister says she would have asked Neil Quigley to quit if he had not stepped down
Bank notes: July to September 2025
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
RBNZ proposes lower capital requirements for lenders
Key proposal would reduce minimum capital requirement to encourage new entrants
People: July to September 2025
A round-up of central bankers in the news and on the move during the past three months
New Zealand cuts policy rate as economic recovery ‘stalls’
Central bank cuts policy rate 25bp saying global uncertainty caused economic slowdown
New Zealand central bank proposes cutting fifth of staff
RBNZ’s plan follows government’s announcement of 25% reduction in funding earlier this year
RBNZ survey respondents expect bank to cut policy rate
Business leaders and forecasters also expect weaker inflation in New Zealand over medium term
RBNZ seeks regulatory powers over payments system
Central bank says New Zealand’s High Value Clearing System currently poses significant risks
New Zealand expects continued easing amid trade uncertainties
RBNZ chief economist says tariff uncertainty likely to slow inflation and growth
RBNZ pushes back implementation of deposit-taker regulations
Central bank says rules will now come on line in December, rather than July, of 2028
New Zealand’s ageing population may drive down rates – study
RBNZ research says “grey wave” may make it harder to stimulate economy with cuts
New Zealand ends easing cycle with rate hold
Decision to keep policy rate at 3.25% after six consecutive cuts had been expected by economists