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Financial System Resilient Amid Heightened Global Risks
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 9:21 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The Financial Stability Report outlines current and recent work to promote an efficient and resilient banking system, building on the more intensive supervision, enforcement and resolution approaches we have been developing in recent years. More >>
Enhanced Monetary Policy Committee Transparency Changes Announced
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 11:31 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
RBNZ Governor Anna Breman says the updated Charter enhances transparency of MPC members’ views and supports accountability of members. More >>
RBNZ Governor Engages Waikato Community On Economic Outlook
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 1:49 pm | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The discussion took place during a panel hosted by Waikato Young Professionals in partnership with Love the Centre, bringing together voices from across the central city business community. More >>
Cash Consultation Legal Basis And Ongoing Industry Engagement
Friday, 24 April 2026, 10:31 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
RBNZ is responsible for ensuring that cash meets the needs of the public. The consultation asks the public about local access to withdraw cash, deposit cash and swap cash for low-denomination banknotes and coins. More >>
RBNZ Opens Consultation On Draft IPSA Changes
Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 2:12 pm | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
“We’re seeking technical feedback on the Bill to help ensure the changes work in practice and deliver the policy decisions made by Cabinet last year,” says Jess Rowe, Director of Prudential Policy. More >>
Cash Consultation Continues, Update On Further Supporting Information
Friday, 10 April 2026, 5:20 pm | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
“Our preferred approach is to work with banks to explore how the public’s access to cash services could be improved on a voluntary basis and we welcome responses from the cash industry,” says Karen Silk. More >>
OCR On Hold At 2.25%
Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 2:22 pm | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The Committee’s decision to hold the OCR balances the potential benefits of responding pre-emptively to the risk of higher medium-term inflation against the cost of unnecessarily stifling the economic recovery. More >>
Why New Zealanders Still Feel Squeezed Despite Lower Inflation
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 11:38 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
“The cost of living isn’t just about inflation or the price level – it’s about purchasing power,” Mr Conway said. “Even though inflation has fallen from its highs, prices are now much higher than they were before the pandemic.” More >>
RBNZ Governor Discusses Impact Of Middle East Conflict On NZ Economy
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 9:32 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
In the speech, Global shockwaves to Kiwi shores: The impact of the Iran conflict on New Zealand, Governor Breman acknowledged the uncertainty and hardship that many households and firms are experiencing at this difficult time. More >>
RBNZ Releases Summary Of Submissions And Key Decisions From Liquidity Management Consultation
Thursday, 19 March 2026, 12:28 pm | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The new weekly operations will complement the Overnight Reverse Repo Facility, that is available daily to market participants. More >>
Tariff Ripples: Modelling The Effects Of US Trade Policy On The New Zealand Economy
Monday, 16 March 2026, 10:57 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The resulting disruptions to the global trade may affect the New Zealand macroeconomy through export demand, import prices, supply chains, and global financial conditions. More >>
RBNZ Working With Industry To Improve Access To Basic Transaction Services
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 10:23 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Acting Assistant Governor Financial Stability, Angus McGregor, says that the consultation clearly highlighted the challenges some groups face in accessing the basic banking services necessary to meet their everyday financial needs. More >>
RBNZ Opens Consultation On Second Tranche Of DTA Standards Exposure Drafts
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 10:42 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Consultation on exposure drafts of the DTA Standards is taking place in three tranches. The first tranche was published on 30 October 2025. More >>
Consultation Opens On Keeping Cash Local
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 11:32 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
We propose that people living in urban areas should face only a walkable distance to withdraw cash, deposit cash or get change, while people living rurally should only face a reasonable driving distance. More >>
RBNZ Governor Anna Breman: Monetary Policy Must Focus On The Future
Friday, 20 February 2026, 1:25 pm | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Importantly, being forward focused does not imply that monetary policy is on a pre-set course. We will adjust our plans as we get new information, and always with a focus on the future, said Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman. More >>
OCR On Hold At 2.25% With Inflation Expected To Fall
Wednesday, 18 February 2026, 2:16 pm | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The economy is at an early stage in its recovery. With ongoing strength in commodity prices, economic activity in the agricultural sector and regional New Zealand remains strong. More >>
RBNZ Calls On Deposit Takers To Enhance Risk Management Practices
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 10:15 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Effective risk management enables deposit takers to identify and mitigate risks proactively, reducing the likelihood of failures and building resilience in the financial system. More >>
How Important Are Global Market Shocks For Explaining NZGB-Swap Spreads?
Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 10:03 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Trends in New Zealand financial markets can often be traced back to global factors, which is why it is important to understand to what extent changes in domestic financial conditions are a response to global or local shocks. More >>
Reserve Bank Appointments To Financial Policy Committee
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 2:21 pm | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The FPC is a new committee of the RBNZ Board, which will make key policy decisions relating to financial stability, including setting the prudential requirements for financial institutions regulated by the RBNZ. More >>
Reserve Bank Announces Outcome Of Capital Review
Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 9:54 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The package announced today includes reduced requirements for common equity, more granular risk weights, simplification of capital instruments, and greater alignment of instruments for the ‘big four’ banks with Australian settings. More >>
