Briefing on the Reserve Bank of New Zealand
October 2005
This paper has been prepared to brief the incoming Minister of Finance on the role and functions of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. The paper is also intended to be a useful briefing for other interested parties.
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Contents
- Introduction and executive summary (PDF 34KB) sets out the key points contained in the briefing paper.
- Section 1 (PDF 70KB) provides an overview of the Reserve Bank’s functions, governance and structure.
- Section 2 (PDF 64KB) discusses the formulation and implementation of monetary policy.
- Section 3 (PDF 78KB) discusses what the Reserve Bank does to promote a sound and efficient financial system.
- Section 4 (PDF 35KB) covers the other functions of the Reserve Bank.