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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 >>

RBNZ Governor Speaks On Monetary Policy

Monday, 15 December 2025, 5:36 pm | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand

Dr Breman says the November MPS contains a thorough and clearly presented discussion of the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) assessment of economic conditions and the inflation outlook. More >>

Reserve Bank Files High Court Action Against ASB Bank

Monday, 15 December 2025, 11:41 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand

Acting Assistant Governor of Financial Stability Angus McGregor says this action is an important reminder to industry that serious non-compliance with the AML/CFT Act is unacceptable. More >>

Progress On Cash

Thursday, 27 November 2025, 10:49 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand

Cash is used for economic, social and cultural reasons, and as the cash steward we will keep issuing cash for as long as the public needs it. More >>

Reserve Bank Board Announcements

Thursday, 27 November 2025, 9:59 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand

Rodger Finlay was appointed to the RBNZ Transition Board in October 2021, the RBNZ Board on 1 July 2022 for a term of five years, & was elevated to Deputy Chair from 1 February 2023. He has been exercising the functions of Chair since 29 August ... More >>

OCR Lowered To 2.25%

Wednesday, 26 November 2025, 2:26 pm | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand

Economic activity was weak over mid-2025 but is picking up. Lower interest rates are encouraging household spending, and the labour market is stabilising. The exchange rate has fallen, supporting exporters’ incomes. More >>

Reserve Bank Welcomes Government Response To FEC Banking Inquiry

Thursday, 13 November 2025, 1:37 pm | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand

“We see a stable, competitive and efficient banking system as a vital part of a healthy economy and we are pleased that we have already made progress on many of the FEC’s recommendations.” More >>

RBNZ’s Wellington Building Temporarily Closed After Isolated Asbestos Disturbance

Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 2:10 pm | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand

Assurance testing has since been completed, however the building needs to remain closed while the asbestos disturbance is remediated, as fire sprinkler systems on a key emergency exit floor need to be deactivated. More >>

Financial Stability Risks Remain Heightened

Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 10:06 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand

Fragmentation of global trade and finance, and ongoing uncertainty continue to present risks. Elevated global equity valuations, in areas such as tech stocks, and growing government debt levels in many advanced economies are also vulnerabilities. More >>