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RBNZ prepared to constrain asset bubbles
Friday, 30 January 2004, 2:31 pm | Reserve Bank
The Reserve Bank today revealed that in rare circumstance it is prepared to adjust monetary policy to constrain extreme asset price bubbles, whereas normally the Reserve Bank is only required to ensure consumer price stability. More >>
Official cash rate increased to 5.25 per cent
Thursday, 29 January 2004, 9:07 am | Reserve Bank
The Reserve Bank today increased the Official Cash Rate from 5 per cent to 5.25 per cent. Governor Alan Bollard said "An increase in the OCR appears warranted to ensure that inflation remains comfortably within the target range over the medium term. More >>
December 2003 Reserve Bank Bulletin released
Wednesday, 7 January 2004, 12:52 am | Reserve Bank
The Reserve Bank today released the December 2003 issue of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Bulletin. More >>
RBNZ MPS: Summary Of Economic Projections
Thursday, 4 December 2003, 11:56 am | Reserve Bank
Price measures CPI*::2.0::1.7::1.0::1.7::3.1::2.6::2.5::1 1/4::2 1/2::2 3/4 Labour costs::2.0::1.9::1.6::1.4::1.6::2.1::2.2::2::2::2 Import prices (in New Zealand dollars) ::-4.6::2.9::2.7::11.2::7.4::-2.9::-9.0::-5 1/2::5 3/4::5 Export prices (in New Zealand ... More >>
RBNZ MPS: Summary Of Economic Projections
Thursday, 4 December 2003, 10:20 am | Reserve Bank
Price measures CPI*::2.0::1.7::1.0::1.7::3.1::2.6::2.5::1 1/4::2 1/2::2 3/4 Labour costs::2.0::1.9::1.6::1.4::1.6::2.1::2.2::2::2::2 Import prices (in New Zealand dollars) ::-4.6::2.9::2.7::11.2::7.4::-2.9::-9.0::-5 1/2::5 3/4::5 Export prices (in New Zealand ... More >>
Reserve Bank MPS - Policy Assessment
Thursday, 4 December 2003, 9:07 am | Reserve Bank
The Reserve Bank has decided to leave the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 5.0 per cent. However, in saying that, small increases in the OCR may be required over the year ahead to ensure that inflation remains comfortably within the target range over ... More >>
OCR unchanged - 4 December 2003 MPS
Thursday, 4 December 2003, 9:06 am | Reserve Bank
The Reserve Bank today decided to leave the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 5.0 per cent. More >>
RBNZ MPS broadcast on different Sky channel
Tuesday, 2 December 2003, 11:14 am | Reserve Bank
"Dealers and financial market participants should note that Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard's press conference on Thursday 4 December at 9.00 am will be broadcast on a different television channel from previously. More >>
Part-time monetary policy advisor appointed
Thursday, 27 November 2003, 10:52 am | Reserve Bank
The Reserve Bank today announced the appointment of Mr Terry McFadgen as one of the Bank's two part-time external monetary policy advisors. More >>
RBNZ on ANZ purchase of National Bank
Friday, 7 November 2003, 8:33 am | Reserve Bank
The Reserve Bank today released an excerpt from a speech by Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard outlining the policy initiatives taken by the Reserve Bank in dealing with the application by the ANZ to buy National Bank. The speech was entitled "After ... More >>
IMF's Financial Sector Assessment Programme In NZ
Friday, 31 October 2003, 3:14 pm | Reserve Bank
The Reserve Bank today said officials and consultants from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are now in New Zealand undertaking a previously announced Financial Sector Assessment Programme (FSAP). More >>
RBNZ consents to ANZ National Bank purchase
Friday, 24 October 2003, 12:03 am | Reserve Bank
The Reserve Bank today announced that it has consented to the ANZ Banking Group (New Zealand) Limited purchase of the National Bank of New Zealand Limited. The Reserve Bank Amendment Act 2003 requires the Reserve Bank's consent to a purchase of more ... More >>
OCR Unchanged
Thursday, 23 October 2003, 10:35 am | Reserve Bank
The Reserve Bank has left the OCR unchanged at 5.00 per cent, this being consistent with inflation outcomes within the Bank's target range. More >>
OCR Unchanged
Thursday, 23 October 2003, 10:15 am | Reserve Bank
The Reserve Bank has left the OCR unchanged at 5.00 per cent, this being consistent with inflation outcomes within the Bank's target range. More >>
September 2003 Reserve Bank Bulletin Released
Wednesday, 15 October 2003, 11:35 am | Reserve Bank
The Reserve Bank today released the September 2003 issue of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Bulletin. The September issue contains a series of articles, reflecting the breadth of the Reserve Bank's responsibilities. More >>
Investment & borrowing risks higher than realised
Tuesday, 14 October 2003, 11:30 pm | Reserve Bank
Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard this evening warned that too many New Zealanders are taking higher risks than they realise in the way they borrow and invest. More >>
RBNZ 2003 Annual Report
Thursday, 2 October 2003, 10:31 am | Reserve Bank
The Reserve Bank today made public its 2003 Annual Report. More >>
RBNZ Board chair elected
Thursday, 18 September 2003, 11:02 am | Reserve Bank
The Reserve Bank's Board of Directors has today elected Dr Arthur Grimes as its chair. More >>
Monetary Policy Challenge Winner announced
Tuesday, 16 September 2003, 5:28 pm | Reserve Bank
Tawa College from Wellington has won the Reserve Bank's 2003 Monetary Policy Challenge school competition. More >>
Bollard: further real estate warning
Tuesday, 9 September 2003, 2:13 pm | Reserve Bank
Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard has repeated his warning that people purchasing real estate in pursuit of capital gains face risks. More >>