Latest RBNZ News

APRA and RBNZ complete joint bank stress test to promote trans-Tasman resilience
Recruitment for two new Assistant Governors and Chief of Staff underway – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua
Updates to the October Monetary Policy Review and November Financial Stability Report – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua
Consultation finds strong support for access to cash services – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua
New Monetary Policy Committee member appointed – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua
RBNZ leaders visit Dunedin to understand how the local economy is evolving – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua
Reserve Bank welcomes findings of independent review of Covid-19 monetary policy
Māori access to capital (MA2K) snapshot 2026 – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua
Exploring the future of banking in New Zealand – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua
Reserve Bank announces leadership changes as Assistant Governor Karen Silk prepares to depart – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua
RBNZ to regulate and supervise the High Value Clearing System – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua
Reserve Bank releases near-final DTA standards and licensing questions for regulated deposit takers – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua
Securing the future: the role of the repo market – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua
RBNZ approves entry of first non-bank member to Exchange Settlement Account System (ESAS)
OCR increased by 25 basis points to 2.75% – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te PÅ”tea Matua
RBNZ explores issues facing New Zealand’s payments system – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te PÅ”tea Matua
Reserve Bank Maintains Loan-to-Value Ratio Settings
Strong relationships maintained in latest RBNZ Relationship Charter survey – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te PÅ”tea Matua
RBNZ outlines priorities for a resilient and enabling financial system – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te PÅ”tea Matua
Consultation on a prudential levy opens – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua
RBNZ leadership continues regional engagement to hear first-hand economic perspectives in Nelson-Tasman
Strong public interest in cash consultation – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua
RBNZ Deputy Chair appointed – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua
Speech by Paul Conway: Finding signal in the inflation noise – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua
OCR Increased To 2.50% To Return Inflation To 2%
RBNZ appoints Assistant Governor Financial Stability – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua
Westpac NZ becomes first bank to be able to secure and leverage customers’ Zespri shares
DTA consultations on crisis preparedness and final tranche of draft standards – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua
ASB Bank ordered to pay $6.731 million in largest AML/CFT penalty to date – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua
RBNZ announces decision on use of the word ‘bank’ – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua
Cash consultation alternate formats and additional information published – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua
RBNZ Governor connects with Hawke’s Bay on Monetary Policy – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua
Prudential Levy Consultation – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua
Guns, prisons, and roads Budget is another disaster for working Kiwis
Reserve Bank files High Court action against The Co-operative Bank – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua
OCR held at 2.25% – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua
Laws passed to deliver AML red tape relief
Financial system resilient amid heightened global risks – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua
Reserve Bank Transparency Increasing
Enhanced Monetary Policy Committee transparency changes announced – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua
RBNZ Governor engages Waikato community on economic outlook – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua
Cash consultation legal basis and ongoing industry engagement – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua
Reserve Bank closes NZ Government May 2026 nominal bond repurchases – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua
RBNZ opens consultation on draft changes to insurance prudential legislation – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua
Cash consultation continues, update on further supporting information – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua
Reserve Bank Financial Markets Statement – April 2026 – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua
OCR On Hold At 2.25%
Changes to RBNZ Open Market Operations to come into effect from today – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua