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Rates on hold in New Zealand as Breman era begins

New Zealand's official cash rate has been held at 2.25 per cent in the first monetary policy review of 2026.

AAP · Feb 18

Rates down again in New Zealand, now 3.5 per cent

New Zealand's central bank has dropped rates for the fifth consecutive meeting, with the official cash rate now 3.5 per cent.

AAP · Apr 9, 2025

Calculated risk: will the next Reserve Bank governor relax capital requirements for banks?

Adrian Orr has so far not spoken about the reasons for his recent and unexpected resignation as Reserve Bank governor, but the sudden departure caused understandable speculation.

The Conversation · Mar 11, 2025

NZ Reserve Bank holds cash rate at 5.5 per cent

Despite hawkish predictions of a hike, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand has held the official cash rate at 5.5 per cent.

AAP · Feb 28, 2024

New Zealand's Central Bank Governor Slams Stablecoins As 'Biggest Misnomers'

The governor of New Zealand's central bank does not trust the stability of stablecoins, nor does he think they can be like fiat currencies that have parliamentary authority behind them.

International Business Times · Feb 12, 2024

RBNZ Governor Orr Tackles Weaker GDP, Calls It

RBNZ Governor Orr faces the complexities of weaker GDP in New Zealand, flashing his creative finesse in navigating the intricate economic landscape.

Top News · Dec 19, 2023

Why a temporary flood levy on higher earners would be the fairest way to help pay for Cyclone Gabrielle

Cyclone Gabrielle’s trail of misery and destruction presents a major fiscal and political dilemma for the government: how should the country pay for the recovery? Does it borrow now and spread repayment over generations, or raise taxes in an election year?

The Conversation · Feb 28, 2023

New Zealand hikes key interest rate to 4.75% despite cyclone

New Zealand’s central bank has raised its benchmark interest rate by a half-point to 4.75% as it continues trying to wrestle down inflation

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

New Zealand hikes interest rate to 4.25% to fight inflation

New Zealand’s central bank has hiked interest rates by a record amount as it tries to get inflation under control

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022

New Zealand forecasts recession in 2023 as it delivers largest rate hike in history

New Zealand’s reserve bank says spending levels still need to be reduced with rate rises, in order to tame inflation

The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2022