Alan Bollard
Reserve Bank of New Zealand - Annual Report 08/09
Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand says the country dealt with the crisis fairly well, but risks remain
Mixed outlook for Kiwis
Reserve Bank of New Zealand governor admits recovery has "an awful long way to go"
NZ to keep rate at record low until end of 2010
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand followed the Bank of Canada's lead on Thursday and said it was likely to keep its benchmark rate at or below its current record low of 2.5% until the second half of 2010.
More easing needed in New Zealand: OECD
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand should cut its policy rate by a further percentage point to 2% in order to stimulate the domestic economy, said the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on Thursday. The views contrast with those…
NZ's Bollard sees recovery soon
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand cut its key rate to a fresh record low on Thursday, but Alan Bollard, the governor of the Reserve Bank, signalled an economic recovery is not far off.
New Zealand will suffer, says Bollard
New Zealand's economy has its strengths but it will not escape unscathed from the global crisis, Alan Bollard, the governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, has warned.
NZ's Bollard: banks need more capital
Financial institutions need more capital if the global financial system is to get back on track, said Alan Bollard, the governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.
NZ makes another mammoth cut, rates hit fresh low
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand slashed its benchmark official cash rate by 150 basis points to a new all-time low of 3.5% on Thursday and signalled it could cut again in the coming months.
New Zealand chops a point off rates
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand slashed its benchmark rate by a full percentage point on Thursday, citing concerns over global growth.
Australia, NZ guarantee all deposits
Australia and New Zealand became the latest countries to guarantee all deposits over the weekend.
New Zealand cuts by half a point
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand on Thursday cut rates by half a point for the first time in almost seven years on evidence the country's economy was now in recession.
Banking system fundamentally sound: RBNZ
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand on Thursday moved to assuage fears that the country's financial system is unstable.
NZ's Bollard praises inflation targeting
There are no clearly superior alternatives to the flexible inflation targeting approach for maintaining price stability, said Alan Bollard, the governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.
New Zealand surprises with rate cut
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand on Thursday cut the benchmark official cash rate a quarter point to 8%.
NZ's Bollard wary of calls for cyclical policy
Alan Bollard, the governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, discusses the threat of recession, the central bank's new liquidity rules, and dealing with the procyclicality of credit cycles
Leave rates at record high, IMF tells NZ
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to avoid cutting rates until clearer signs of a slump emerge.
NZ eases rules to ward off turmoil
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has relaxed its collateral rules as a precaution against further tumult in global financial markets.
New Zealand softens stance
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand kept rates on hold for the eighth-straight month on Thursday but signalled it may cut in the second half of 2008.
Bollard advocates New Zealand's economic strength
Banks should avoid overreacting to the economic downturn as the New Zealand economy remains fundamentally sound and creditworthy, said Alan Bollard, the governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.
New Zealand set for slowdown - Bollard
New Zealand will see a moderate slowdown in economic activity reflecting weaker household spending, business investment, the negative effects of dry weather conditions and the impact of the exchange rate on exporters, stated Alan Bollard, the governor of…
New Zealand holds rates at 8.25%
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand kept rates unchanged for the seventh straight month.
New Zealand's Bollard warns on inflation risks
A number of international price shocks are posing a threat to price stability in New Zealand, said Alan Bollard, the governor of the central bank.
New Zealand holds rates at 8.25%
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand's rate-setting board voted on Thursday to keep the benchmark official cash rate at 8.25% in spite of high inflation.
RBNZ set to regulate insurance industry
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand on Monday became responsible for regulating all life, health and general insurance providers.