The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is New Zealand's central bank. Its overall purpose is to maintain the stability and efficiency of the financial system. It does so in five ways:

• Operating monetary policy so as to achieve and maintain price stability.
• Assisting the functioning of a sound and efficient financial system.
• Meeting the currency needs of the public.
• Overseeing and operating efficient payment systems.
• Providing effective support services to the Bank.

The Bank's vision and values support this role.

What we do - the Bank and its functions

General information about what the Reserve Bank does and its functions. This section includes:

• A day in the life at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand
• What is the Reserve Bank?
• Central banking in New Zealand (PDF 1.1MB)

Accountability documents

• Annual Report
• Statement of Intent
• Briefing on the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, October 2005
• The Reserve Bank's Funding Agreement for 2005-2010
• Policy Targets Agreement

Also in this section:

• Our legislation
• Our values
• Management and Board structure
• Bank history

Contact Information

• Addresses, contact numbers and email contact points

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