Tag: reserve_bank_of_new_zealand
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RBNZ Opens Recruitment for Two New Assistant Governors and Chief of Staff
Reserve Bank of New Zealand begins hiring for Assistant Governor Monetary Policy, Assistant Governor Payments and Cash, and a Chief of Staff role, following Karen Silk's departure.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyBankingEmployment and LaborFederal Government Reserve Bank of New ZealandAnna BremanKaren SilkAssistant Governor Monetary PolicyAssistant Governor Payments and CashChief of StaffHeidrick & Struggles
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RBNZ Reschedules November Financial Stability Report to 17 November
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has pushed its November Financial Stability Report from 11 to 17 November 2026, and confirmed the October Monetary Policy Review will be a hybrid media event from its Auckland office.
BusinessEconomyBankingMedia Reserve Bank of New ZealandMonetary Policy ReviewFinancial Stability ReportAucklandmedia conferenceOCR announcementsWellington
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NZ Economic Pulse CLOSE: 5 October 2026
NZ Economic Pulse CLOSE: 5 October 2026
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NZ Economic Pulse CLOSE: 2 October 2026
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BusinessHealthPolitics and GovernmentFinancial MarketsEconomyBankingLegalReal Estate NZ Economic PulseNZX 50New Zealand sharesPort of TaurangaStella PassageNew Plymouth District PlanPharmacExtended Pharmacy Services ProgrammeFisher & Paykel HealthcareAuckland International AirportContact EnergySteel & TubeHallenstein GlassonSerkoOceania HealthcareHeartlandTSB Heartland BankTruScreenNZ dollarReserve Bank of New Zealandconsumers price indexOCR decisionNew Zealand economyNZX
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RBNZ Consultation Finds Strong Public Support for Cash Access Standard
Reserve Bank of New Zealand's Keeping Cash Local consultation drew 6,106 submissions, with 90% backing a cash access standard as many report growing difficulty withdrawing and depositing cash.
BusinessEconomyBankingFinancial MarketsSocial Issues Reserve Bank of New ZealandKeeping Cash Localcash servicesKaren SilkCash Use in New Zealand SurveyBank Working Groupdigital payments
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NZ Economic Pulse CLOSE: 30 September 2026
Warehouse returns to profit, Meridian commits up to NZ$510m to Waitaki, NZX 50 closes up 1.10%
BusinessEconomyFinancial MarketsBankingEnergy NZ Economic PulseThe Warehouse GroupMeridian EnergyWaitaki Power StationSkyCityNZX 50New Zealand dollarReserve Bank of New ZealandFisher & Paykel HealthcareAir New Zealandbusiness newsmarketsNZX
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Reserve Bank of New Zealand Announces October 2026 Speaking Engagements
RBNZ releases its October 2026 speaking schedule, with Governor Anna Breman, Chief Economist Paul Conway and other senior officials addressing banking, business and academic audiences.
BusinessBankingEconomyFinancial MarketsFederal Government Reserve Bank of New ZealandAnna BremanPaul ConwayDepositor Compensation Schememonetary policyFuture of Banking studyIMF World Bank Annual Meetings
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NZ Economic Pulse CLOSE: 29 September 2026
Hallenstein Glasson profit jumps nearly 50% as NZX 50 slips 0.77% to 13,724.87
BusinessEconomyFinancial MarketsBankingReal Estate NZ Economic PulseHallenstein GlassonNZX 50Tourism HoldingsPromisia HealthcareNZ dollarNew Zealand economyNZX closeReserve Bank of New Zealandretail earningsNZX
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NZ Economic Pulse CLOSE: 28 September 2026
Synlait swings to second-half profit as full-year loss hits NZ$75.4m; Lodestone IPO opens; NZX 50 edges up 0.14%
BusinessEconomyFinancial MarketsBankingTrade Synlait MilkNZXNZX 50 IndexAFT PharmaceuticalsLodestone EnergyIPOHeartland GroupTSBNew Zealand dollarReserve Bank of New ZealandFisher & Paykel HealthcareMeridian EnergyEROADPacific EdgeInfratilAuckland International AirportNew Zealand economyNZX market close
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Rebecca Williams Appointed to RBNZ Monetary Policy Committee
Finance Minister Nicola Willis appoints RBNZ Senior Manager Rebecca Williams to the Monetary Policy Committee for a one-year term starting 15 October 2026.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEconomyBankingFederal GovernmentEmployment and Labor Rebecca WilliamsMonetary Policy CommitteeReserve Bank of New ZealandNicola WillisAppointmentFinanceNew Zealand Government
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Rebecca Williams Appointed to RBNZ Monetary Policy Committee
RBNZ Senior Manager Economics Rebecca Williams joins the Monetary Policy Committee for a one-year term from 15 October 2026, filling a seat vacant since March 2025.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyBankingFederal GovernmentEmployment and Labor Reserve Bank of New ZealandMonetary Policy CommitteeRebecca WilliamsNicola WillisAnna BremanKaren SilkNew Zealand monetary policy
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Reserve Bank Orders Independent Report into TSB Capital and Liquidity Reporting
New Zealand's Reserve Bank has required TSB to commission an independent Section 95 report after the bank reported issues with its capital and liquidity ratio calculations. Deloitte will deliver findings in November.
BusinessBankingFinancial MarketsLegal Reserve Bank of New ZealandTSBDeloitteSection 95Banking (Prudential Supervision) Act 1989capital and liquidity ratiosbanking regulation
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NZ Economic Pulse CLOSE: 22 September 2026
NZ dollar slips at official fixing, NZX 50 closes 0.39% higher, Rua Bioscience launches NZ$2.8m rights offer
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RBNZ Leaders Visit Dunedin as Recovery Remains Uneven
Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman visited Dunedin with MPC member Prasanna Gai and Board Chair Rodger Finlay, saying the economic recovery is underway but uneven, with global oil prices posing inflation risks.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyBankingEmployment and LaborFinancial Markets Reserve Bank of New ZealandAnna BremanDunedinMonetary Policy Statementinflationeconomic recoverySouth IslandReserve Bankinterest rates
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Reserve Bank of New Zealand Welcomes Independent Covid-19 Monetary Policy Review
Reserve Bank Board Chair Rodger Finlay and Governor Dr Anna Breman welcome an independent review of Covid-19 monetary policy decisions from 2020 to 2022, saying its insights will inform future practice.
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Reserve Bank Kept COVID Stimulus Too Long, Independent Review Finds
An independent review finds New Zealand's Reserve Bank kept monetary stimulus in place too long during COVID-19, fuelling inflation of 7.3 per cent and a costly boom-bust cycle.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthEconomyBankingFederal GovernmentEmployment and Labor Reserve Bank of New ZealandNicola WillisCOVID-19 monetary policyinflationAthanasios OrphanidesDavid ArcherMonetary Policy CommitteeNew Zealand Government
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NZ Economic Pulse MIDDAY: 22 September 2026
Tarakihi catch limits cut sharply; NZ shares slightly higher at midday
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NZ Economic Pulse CLOSE: 21 September 2026
Fonterra lifts 2026/27 milk price midpoint to NZ$9.50 as NZX 50 closes up 0.60%
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Stats NZ Releases Monthly CPI Briefing Documents
Stats NZ has published briefing documents on the monthly consumers price index, given to the Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Advisory Group and Treasury staff.
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New Zealand Annual Inflation Hits 4.1% in June, Exceeding Target
New Zealand's annual inflation rate reached 4.1% in June 2026, surpassing the Reserve Bank's 1-3% target. Surging petrol and diesel prices were the primary drivers of the increase, according to Stats NZ.
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