Briefing on the Reserve Bank of New Zealand

February 2012

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.

Download the document:

2011 Briefing to the Incoming Minister (PDF 738KB)

Appendices:

What lessons have we learned from the GFC? (PDF 223KB)

The business cycle and monetary policy, 1998-2011 (PDF 698KB)

Previous briefings

2008 Briefing on the Reserve Bank of New Zealand

2005 Briefing on the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (PDF 163KB)

2002 Briefing on the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (PDF 82KB)

1999 Briefing on the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (PDF 262 KB)