http://www.rbnz.govt.nz/feeds/news.xmlPress releases issued by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.en2013-05-17T02:47:12.0ZReserve Bank of New Zealandhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2013/5269853.htmlThe Reserve Bank today released its response to submissions and a paper summarising its final policy position following the public consultation on its macro-prudential policy framework which took place in March and April.en2013-05-17T03:30:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank releases position paper following macro-prudential consultation2013-05-17T03:30:00.0ZNaomi Mitchellhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2013/5266432.htmlThe Minister of Finance, Hon Bill English, and Reserve Bank Governor, Graeme Wheeler, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Macro-Prudential Policy, as announced today in the Government’s Budget Statement.en2013-05-16T02:00:00.0ZgeneralRBNZ signs MOU on use of macro-prudential tools2013-05-16T02:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2013/5254501.htmlWhile the financial system remains sound, developments in private sector credit and the housing market point to increasing risks to financial stability in New Zealand, Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler said today, when releasing the Bank’s May 2013 Financial Stability Report.en2013-05-07T12:00:00.0ZgeneralRBNZ concerned over growing financial stability risks2013-05-07T12:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2013/5236174.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.5 percent.en2013-04-23T21:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 2.5 percent2013-04-23T21:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2013/5220141.htmlThe Reserve Bank has appointed Bernard Hodgetts to head the Bank’s new Macro Financial Department.en2013-04-12T02:00:00.0ZgeneralRBNZ appoints Head of Macro Financial Department2013-04-12T02:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2013/5212777.htmlNew Zealand is building a strong framework to respond efficiently, flexibly and swiftly in the rare event a bank should fail, the Reserve Bank’s Head of Prudential Supervision Toby Fiennes said today.en2013-04-10T12:00:00.0ZgeneralBank failure resolution: checking the emergency kit2013-04-10T12:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2013/5204856.htmlThe Reserve Bank today released a consultation paper on its review of the prudential regime for Non-Bank Deposit Takers (NBDTs).en2013-04-03T22:30:00.0ZgeneralRBNZ reviews Non-Bank Deposit Takers regime2013-04-03T22:30:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2013/5194442.htmlThe Reserve Bank today released the March 2013 edition of the Reserve Bank Bulletin.en2013-03-26T22:00:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank Bulletin released2013-03-26T22:00:00.0ZNaomi Mitchellhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2013/5192205.htmlThe Reserve Bank is reviewing the housing loan capital adequacy requirements currently in place for banks, and today released a consultation paper (PDF 380KB) that reviews an important aspect of these rules.en2013-03-25T20:30:00.0ZgeneralRBNZ consults on capital rules for housing loans2013-03-25T20:30:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2013/5190892.htmlThe Reserve Bank today released a consultation paper (PDF 414KB) on proposals to strengthen the powers for its oversight of payment and settlement systems.en2013-03-22T02:00:00.0ZgeneralRBNZ consults on payment system oversight2013-03-22T02:00:00.0ZNaomi Mitchellhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2013/5191943.htmlNew Zealand’s Open Bank Resolution policy would facilitate a rapid and orderly resolution of a collapsed bank, and is markedly different from proposals to resolve the banking crisis in Cyprus, Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Grant Spencer said today.en2013-03-20T00:00:00.0ZgeneralOpen Bank Resolution2013-03-20T00:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2013/5175304.htmlImplementation of the Reserve Bank’s regulatory regime for insurers is well underway, with the aim of promoting a sound and efficient insurance sector, the Reserve Bank’s Head of Prudential Supervision Toby Fiennes said today.en2013-03-18T22:45:00.0ZgeneralRegulation of NZ insurance sector well underway2013-03-18T22:45:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2013/5175307.htmlMaking sense of what is going on in the economy and forecasting future economic conditions are essential for making good monetary policy decisions, the Reserve Bank’s Assistant Governor John McDermott said today.en2013-03-14T23:00:00.0ZgeneralForecasting key to monetary policy decisions2013-03-14T23:00:00.0ZNaomi Mitchellhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2013/5184068.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.5 percent.en2013-03-13T20:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 2.5 percent2013-03-13T20:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2013/5166930.htmlRobust decision-making processes and clear communication are essential for effective monetary policy, the Governor of the Reserve Bank Graeme Wheeler said today.en2013-03-07T03:00:00.0ZgeneralEffective monetary policy requires transparency2013-03-07T03:00:00.0ZNaomi Mitchellhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2013/5163150.htmlThe Reserve Bank today released a consultation paper (PDF 227KB) on its proposed framework for macro-prudential policy in New Zealand.en2013-03-04T03:00:00.0ZgeneralRBNZ consults on macro-prudential framework2013-03-04T03:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2013/5149494.htmlThe decline in the manufacturing sector is much more than a simple exchange rate story, the Governor of the Reserve Bank said today.en2013-02-20T02:30:00.0ZgeneralManufacturing decline not just a dollar story2013-02-20T02:30:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2013/5137588.htmlThe Reserve Bank has appointed Brian Hayr as Head of Currency, Property and Security (CPS).en2013-02-17T20:00:00.0ZgeneralRBNZ appoints Head of Currency, Property and Security2013-02-17T20:00:00.0ZNaomi Mitchellhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2013/5136693.htmlGeoff Bascand has been appointed Deputy Governor and Head of Operations of the Reserve Bank, Governor Graeme Wheeler announced today.en2013-02-11T21:15:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank Deputy Governor appointed2013-02-11T21:15:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2013/5121071.htmlImproving New Zealand's productivity and competitiveness is critical to our economic prosperity, the Governor of the Reserve Bank said today.en2013-02-01T00:00:00.0ZgeneralEconomic destiny largely lies in New Zealand’s hands2013-02-01T00:00:00.0ZNaomi Mitchellhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2013/5122707.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.5 percent.en2013-01-30T20:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 2.5 percent2013-01-30T20:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2013/5107755.htmlThe Reserve Bank has released a feature by Deputy Governor Grant Spencer on bank lending and the housing market, with a focus on the risk weights applied to different lending types. This feature was published by the New Zealand Herald and Dominion Post.en2013-01-28T01:45:00.0ZgeneralBank lending and the housing market2013-01-28T01:45:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/5068189.htmlThe Reserve Bank today released the December 2012 edition of the Reserve Bank Bulletinen2012-12-18T11:00:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank Bulletin released2012-12-18T11:00:00.0ZNaomi Mitchellhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/5072293.htmlThe Reserve Bank of New Zealand today announced that Heartland Building Society has been registered as a bank in New Zealand.en2012-12-16T11:00:00.0ZgeneralNew bank registered2012-12-16T11:00:00.0ZNaomi Mitchellhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4918044.htmlThe Reserve Bank has noted yesterday’s sentencing of Avanti Finance Limited in relation to a breach of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Act 1989.en2012-12-12T00:30:00.0ZgeneralRBNZ comments on Avanti Finance sentencing2012-12-12T00:30:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/5048563.htmlThe Reserve Bank today released the final capital adequacy standards, which apply to locally incorporated registered banks in New Zealand and implement the Basel III capital requirements.en2012-12-11T01:30:00.0ZgeneralRBNZ releases final Basel III capital requirements2012-12-11T01:30:00.0ZNaomi Mitchellhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/5058066.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.5 percent.en2012-12-05T20:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 2.5 percent2012-12-05T20:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/5048906.htmlThe Reserve Bank has launched an official Twitter channel, @ReserveBankofNZ, to complement its existing public information services.en2012-12-04T11:00:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank launches Twitter channel2012-12-04T11:00:00.0ZNaomi Mitchellhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/5053714.htmlReserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler today commented on bank profitability data that was released recently to the Green Party.en2012-12-04T00:00:00.0ZgeneralRBNZ Governor comments on bank profit data2012-12-04T00:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/5014902.htmlNew Zealand’s financial system has strengthened, despite a challenging international environment, Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler said today, when releasing the Bank’s November 2012 Financial Stability Report.en2012-11-06T20:00:00.0ZgeneralFinancial system stronger despite global stresses2012-11-06T20:00:00.0ZNaomi Mitchellhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4916496.htmlThe Reserve Bank has today released a Regulatory Impact Assessment (PDF 251KB) of pre-positioning for the Open Bank Resolution (OBR) policy.en2012-10-31T11:00:00.0ZgeneralOpen Bank Resolution impact assessment released2012-10-31T11:00:00.0ZNaomi Mitchellhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/5005378.htmlPursuing price stability and financial system stability is the best way that the Reserve Bank can bolster New Zealand's long-term economic growth, Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler said today.en2012-10-25T11:00:00.0ZgeneralCentral banking in a post-crisis world2012-10-25T11:00:00.0ZNaomi Mitchellhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/5004577.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.5 percent.en2012-10-24T20:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 2.5 percent2012-10-24T20:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4946120.htmlThe Reserve Bank today released the September 2012 edition of the Reserve Bank Bulletin.en2012-09-26T12:00:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank Bulletin released2012-09-26T12:00:00.0ZNaomi Mitchellhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4948792.htmlThe Reserve Bank’s latest Annual Report demonstrates progress on several fronts to enhance New Zealand’s resilience against global financial and economic uncertainty.en2012-09-23T12:00:00.0ZgeneralFinancial resilience strengthened2012-09-23T12:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4941968.htmlFinance Minister Bill English and incoming Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler today signed a new Policy Targets Agreement, which sets out specific targets for maintaining price stability.en2012-09-19T12:00:00.0ZgeneralNew Policy Targets Agreement signed today2012-09-19T12:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4935551.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.5 percent.en2012-09-12T21:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 2.5 percent2012-09-12T21:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4911395.htmlRBNZ consults on Basel III capital adequacy standardsen2012-09-10T23:30:00.0ZgeneralRBNZ consults on Basel III capital adequacy standards2012-09-10T23:30:00.0ZNaomi Mitchellhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4930331.htmlThe global financial crisis has shown that risk management is critical both to the success of institutions and to their value to society, Don Abel, Reserve Bank Assistant Governor and Head of Operations, told the Oceania Computer Audit, Control and Security Conference today.en2012-09-09T12:00:00.0ZgeneralRisk management still critical to delivering value2012-09-09T12:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4921459.htmlThe Reserve Bank of New Zealand and the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) today announced that the NZClear Settlement System has been declared a designated settlement system under Part 5C of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Act.en2012-09-06T12:00:00.0ZgeneralNew designated settlement system2012-09-06T12:00:00.0ZNaomi Mitchellhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4918437.htmlThe Reserve Bank has today released a podcast explaining compound interest and how it affects savings.en2012-09-03T12:00:00.0ZgeneralRBNZ launches podcast to explain compound interest2012-09-03T12:00:00.0ZNaomi Mitchellhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4899492.htmlThe Reserve Bank today released a new edition of its popular guide to managing the risks involved in saving and investing.en2012-09-02T23:00:00.0ZgeneralUpside, downside: A guide to risk for savers and investors2012-09-02T23:00:00.0ZNaomi Mitchellhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4917896.htmlThe Reserve Bank has appointed Mark Perry as Head of Financial Markets, effective 10 September 2012.en2012-08-30T04:50:00.0ZgeneralRBNZ appoints Head of Financial Markets2012-08-30T04:50:00.0ZNaomi Mitchellhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4912481.htmlThe Reserve Bank has announced today that Rangitoto College from Auckland is the national winner of the Reserve Bank 2012 Monetary Policy Challenge (MPC).en2012-08-23T23:00:00.0ZgeneralRangitoto College wins Monetary Policy Challenge2012-08-23T23:00:00.0ZEmily Pedersenhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4907140.htmlThe Reserve Bank published the schedule for the release of its quarterly Monetary Policy Statements, the intervening Official Cash Rate reviews, and the six-monthly Financial Stability Reports. The schedule covers 2013 and, provisionally, the first half of 2014.en2012-08-22T04:00:00.0ZgeneralRBNZ MPS/OCR and FSR dates for 2013-20142012-08-22T04:00:00.0ZNaomi Mitchellhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4884922.htmlNew Zealand and Australia continue to learn valuable lessons from the global financial crisis, despite escaping the turmoil relatively lightly, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said today.en2012-08-09T04:00:00.0ZgeneralLessons from the global financial crisis2012-08-09T04:00:00.0ZNaomi Mitchellhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4877187.htmlNew Zealand may be dealing with the aftermath of the large increase in private debt for quite some time, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said today.en2012-08-06T04:00:00.0ZgeneralDebt deleveraging underway, but still a long way to go2012-08-06T04:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4874330.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.5 percent.en2012-07-25T21:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 2.5 percent2012-07-25T21:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4866109.htmlFinance Minister Bill English has appointed Rod Carr to the board of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.en2012-07-19T03:25:00.0ZgeneralGovernment appoints new Reserve Bank director2012-07-19T03:25:00.0ZMinister of Finance Officehttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4841407.htmlThe Reserve Bank has welcomed today’s announcement by the NZFMA that it has taken on the role of managing New Zealand’s standardised over-the-counter derivatives documentationen2012-07-11T21:45:00.0ZgeneralRBNZ welcomes new NZFMA role2012-07-11T21:45:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4839137.htmlThe Reserve Bank today released the June 2012 edition of the Reserve Bank Bulletin.en2012-06-27T23:00:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank Bulletin released2012-06-27T23:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4808198.htmlThe Reserve Bank’s commitment to monetary and financial stability in a complex and shifting global environment is underlined in the Bank’s Statement of Intent (SOI) for 2012-2015.en2012-06-26T12:00:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank committed to stability in shifting times2012-06-26T12:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4838588.htmlMinister of Finance announcementen2012-06-25T23:30:00.0ZgeneralMinister of Finance announces Graeme Wheeler to be appointed RBNZ governor2012-06-25T23:30:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4838698.htmlReserve Bank Chairman Arthur Grimes today congratulated Graeme Wheeler on his appointment as Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor.en2012-06-25T12:00:00.0ZgeneralMedia statement from the Reserve Bank Chairman2012-06-25T12:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4819626.htmlFor more than 20 years, including during vastly different economic conditions, monetary policy in New Zealand has been doing what it was supposed to do - keeping inflation low, said Reserve Bank Assistant Governor John McDermott today.en2012-06-19T03:15:00.0ZgeneralInflation targeting a robust framework2012-06-19T03:15:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4819695.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.5 percent.en2012-06-13T21:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 2.5 percent2012-06-13T21:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4773569.htmlGlobal economic and financial conditions continue to pose risks for New Zealand’s financial system, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said today when releasing the May 2012 Financial Stability Report.en2012-05-08T21:00:00.0ZgeneralFinancial system coping well with international stresses2012-05-08T21:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4750724.htmlThe Reserve Bank is introducing a number of prudential policy changes, based on lessons from the global financial crisis (GFC), in order to further strengthen the New Zealand financial system.en2012-05-02T20:30:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank responds to lessons of the GFC2012-05-02T20:30:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4750265.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.5 percent.en2012-04-25T21:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 2.5 percent2012-04-25T21:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4732050.htmlThe Reserve Bank of New Zealand has completed its assessment of the proposed restructure of AMI, and change of control of AMI Insurance (Operations) Limited to IAG.en2012-04-04T12:00:00.0ZgeneralAMI Insurance and Restructure Sale2012-04-04T12:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4724696.htmlThe Reserve Bank today released the first issue of the Reserve Bank Bulletin for 2012.en2012-03-29T11:00:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank Bulletin released2012-03-29T11:00:00.0ZFrances Martinhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4707914.htmlNews release issued by the Minister of Financeen2012-03-09T03:00:00.0ZgeneralGovernment announces new appointments2012-03-09T03:00:00.0ZHon Bill Englishhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4705427.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.5 percent.en2012-03-07T20:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 2.5 percent2012-03-07T20:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4660323.htmlReserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard today announced he will not be seeking another term as Governor when his current term ends on 25 September this year.en2012-01-29T21:30:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank Governor not seeking another term2012-01-29T21:30:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4657697.htmlThe European sovereign debt crisis and Canterbury earthquakes were two bad jolts to the New Zealand economy in 2011, but the economy and financial system have the capacity to weather such shocks, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said today.en2012-01-27T00:00:00.0ZgeneralNZ has capacity to weather shocks2012-01-27T00:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4657879.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.5 percent.en2012-01-25T20:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 2.5 percent2012-01-25T20:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4618970.htmlThe Reserve Bank today released the last issue of the Reserve Bank Bulletin for 2011.en2011-12-14T11:00:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank Bulletin released2011-12-14T11:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4593717.htmlThe Reserve Bank released a consultation paper (PDF 188KB) today proposing a legislative framework for covered bonds issued by New Zealand banks.en2011-12-09T00:00:00.0ZgeneralRBNZ consults on covered bonds legal framework2011-12-09T00:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4613013.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.5 percent.en2011-12-07T11:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 2.5 percent2011-12-07T11:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4580184.htmlRisks to New Zealand’s economy and financial system have increased in recent months, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said today, when releasing the Bank’s November 2011 Financial Stability Report.en2011-11-09T11:00:00.0ZgeneralTurbulent global markets continue to affect NZ2011-11-09T11:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4580062.htmlThe Reserve Bank of New Zealand has appointed Steve Gordon as Head of Risk Assessment and Assurance, effective 28 November 2011.en2011-11-08T21:00:00.0ZgeneralRBNZ appoints new Head of Risk Assessment and Assurance2011-11-08T21:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4580063.htmlThe Reserve Bank today released a consultation paper on the implementation of Basel III capital adequacy requirements in New Zealand.en2011-11-07T11:00:00.0ZgeneralRBNZ consults on Basel III capital adequacy reforms2011-11-07T11:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4568315.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.5 percent.en2011-10-26T20:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 2.5 percent2011-10-26T20:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4567202.htmlThe Reserve Bank of New Zealand today announced that PSIS Limited has been registered as a bank in New Zealand. It will remain a co-operative company and will be changing its name to The Co-operative Bank Limited.en2011-10-25T11:00:00.0ZgeneralNew bank registered2011-10-25T11:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4559199.htmlThe recent earthquakes in Canterbury have provided a number of lessons that can be drawn upon to help organisations in Wellington better prepare for seismic events, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said this morning.en2011-10-17T20:30:00.0ZgeneralEconomic impacts of seismic risk: lessons for Wellington2011-10-17T20:30:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4541539.htmlDuring a year of shocks and volatility, the Reserve Bank has focused on the resilience of the New Zealand economy and financial system, while staying on top of inflationary pressures, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said today.en2011-10-02T11:00:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank releases 2010-11 Annual Report2011-10-02T11:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4541540.htmlThe Reserve Bank today released the September 2011 issue of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Bulletinen2011-09-29T11:00:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank Bulletin released2011-09-29T11:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4527036.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.5 percent.en2011-09-14T12:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 2.5 percent2011-09-14T12:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4524647.htmlA new Council of Financial Regulators has been established to foster cooperation between financial and prudential regulators in New Zealand.en2011-09-12T21:00:00.0ZgeneralNew Council to support close regulatory cooperation2011-09-12T21:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4511970.htmlCustomers of financial institutions and casinos can expect more stringent identity checks in the lead up to 30 June 2013, when anti-money laundering legislation comes fully into force. Businesses now have access to guidance on the standard those identity checks should meet.en2011-08-31T12:00:00.0ZgeneralNew anti-money laundering code sets standard for customer ID checks2011-08-31T12:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4507230.htmlThe Reserve Bank announced today that Saint Kentigern College from Auckland is the national winner of the Reserve Bank 2011 Monetary Policy Challenge (MPC).en2011-08-26T03:30:00.0ZgeneralMonetary Policy Challenge winners announced2011-08-26T03:30:00.0ZEmily Pedersenhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4504699.htmlThe Reserve Bank has released the schedule for the release of its quarterly Monetary Policy Statements, the intervening Official Cash Rate reviews, and the six-monthly Financial Stability Reports.en2011-08-25T21:00:00.0ZgeneralRBNZ MPS/OCR and FSR dates for 2012-132011-08-25T21:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4485834.htmlImproving the resilience of New Zealand’s financial system has been an important focus for the Reserve Bank since the global financial crisis. The efficiency of the system in providing financial products and services to the rest of the economy also needs to be considered, says Reserve Bank Governor Dr Alan Bollard.en2011-08-05T21:15:00.0ZgeneralImproving New Zealand’s banking system post-crisis2011-08-05T21:15:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4478421.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.5 percent.en2011-07-27T12:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 2.5 percent2011-07-27T12:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4468984.htmlThe Reserve Bank announced today that planning has begun to upgrade New Zealand’s current series of banknotes.en2011-07-21T03:30:00.0ZgeneralNew Zealand banknote upgrade project underway2011-07-21T03:30:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4436525.htmlThe Reserve Bank’s new capital adequacy requirements for farm lending take effect today, requiring New Zealand’s four largest banks to hold more appropriate regulatory capital to back their rural lending portfolios.en2011-06-30T04:00:00.0ZgeneralNew rural lending rules take effect2011-06-30T04:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4437986.htmlThe Reserve Bank today released the June 2011 issue of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Bulletin.en2011-06-30T02:00:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank Bulletin Released2011-06-30T02:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4442586.htmlThe Reserve Bank’s Statement of Intent (SOI) for 2011-2014, released today, demonstrates the Bank’s focus on maintaining stability despite shocks from devastating earthquakes and continuing world financial and economic uncertainties.en2011-06-29T21:00:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank’s SOI shows focus on stability2011-06-29T21:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4423664.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.5 percent.en2011-06-08T12:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 2.5 percent2011-06-08T12:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4395438.htmlNew Zealand’s financial system is more resilient and positioned to support economic growth, but still faces a volatile and uncertain environment, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said today, when releasing the Bank’s May 2011 Financial Stability Report.en2011-05-10T21:00:00.0ZgeneralFinancial system more resilient but still facing volatility2011-05-10T21:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4390528.htmlThe global financial crisis has changed the economic surveillance required by central banks, placing a greater emphasis upon using monetary policy and financial stability policy in tandem to help keep economies stable.en2011-05-04T12:00:00.0ZgeneralEconomic surveillance after the crisis: reflections from a small full service central bank2011-05-04T12:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4382256.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.5 percent.en2011-04-27T21:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 2.5 percent2011-04-27T21:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4377453.htmlThe Reserve Bank, in conjunction with the Ministry of Economic Development, today released a discussion document on proposed disclosure requirements for the non-bank deposit taking (NBDT) sector.en2011-04-20T12:00:00.0ZgeneralDiscussion document on disclosure requirements for non-bank deposit takers released2011-04-20T12:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4372182.htmlThe People’s Bank of China (PBOC) and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand today announced the establishment of a reciprocal currency arrangement (swap line) to support the settlement in Chinese Renminbi (RMB) of trade transactions between New Zealand and Chinese businesses.en2011-04-18T05:00:00.0ZgeneralRBNZ, People's Bank of China announce currency swap facility2011-04-18T05:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4361311.htmlNew Zealand’s agricultural export prices are likely to remain strong for some time, delivering benefits to the New Zealand economy, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said in a speech.en2011-04-11T19:30:00.0ZgeneralExport prices deliver benefits to economy2011-04-11T19:30:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4348774.htmlTEST Revised disclosure requirements for banks coming into effect today will make information more accessible for investors, depositors and analysts, Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Grant Spencer said.en2011-03-31T02:30:00.0ZgeneralBank information more accessible2011-03-31T02:30:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4338299.htmlThe Reserve Bank of New Zealand today announced that BOI (New Zealand) Limited has been registered as a bank in New Zealand.en2011-03-30T21:00:00.0ZgeneralNew bank registered2011-03-30T21:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4344400.htmlThe Reserve Bank today released the March 2011 issue of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Bulletin.en2011-03-30T11:00:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank Bulletin Released2011-03-30T11:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4344737.htmlThe Reserve Bank today released its Sector Risk Assessment to help registered banks, non-bank deposit taking institutions and life insurers prepare to meet upcoming requirements under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009.en2011-03-28T11:00:00.0ZgeneralSector Risk Assessment released ahead of anti-money laundering requirements2011-03-28T11:00:00.0Zmike hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4344682.htmlMacro-prudential instruments may help bolster financial system resilience and possibly moderate credit cycles, but expectations need to be realistic about what can be achieved, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard told a conference on Basel 3 in Sydney todayen2011-03-24T22:30:00.0ZgeneralMacro-prudential tools may bolster financial system2011-03-24T22:30:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4335384.htmlThe Reserve Bank today released a consultation paper on the pre-positioning requirements that banks will be expected to comply with to fully implement the Open Bank Resolution (OBR) policy, as referred to by the Minister of Finance in his statement on 11 March 2011.en2011-03-13T11:00:00.0ZgeneralPre-positioning for Open Bank Resolution2011-03-13T11:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4331319.htmlThe Reserve Bank today reduced the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 50 basis points to 2.5 percent.en2011-03-09T20:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR reduced to 2.5 percent2011-03-09T20:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4317251.htmlThe Reserve Bank said today it is working closely with authorities and financial institutions to ensure financial services are available to people and businesses in Christchurch following the damaging earthquakes yesterday.en2011-02-22T23:20:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank responding to Christchurch earthquake2011-02-22T23:20:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4294635.htmlReserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard today said the recovery is expected to pick up, but a wide range of scenarios could impact upon the economy in the year ahead.en2011-01-28T00:00:00.0ZgeneralLooking into the crystal ball: A forecast and some risks for the year ahead2011-01-28T00:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4293742.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 3.0 percent.en2011-01-26T20:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 3.0 percent2011-01-26T20:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4290085.htmlThe Reserve Bank has announced that a regulatory limit will be applied to the issuance of covered bonds by New Zealand banks.en2011-01-20T11:00:00.0ZgeneralUpdate on covered bonds2011-01-20T11:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4269501.htmlThe Reserve Bank has released its new corporate governance requirements for registered banks, following consultation.en2010-12-21T11:00:00.0ZgeneralNew rules finalised for bank corporate governance2010-12-21T11:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4263486.htmlThe Reserve Bank today released the December 2010 issue of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Bulletin.en2010-12-15T11:00:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank Bulletin released2010-12-15T11:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4257850.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 3.0 percent.en2010-12-08T20:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 3.0 percent2010-12-08T20:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4253904.htmlThe Reserve Bank has today released a consultation paper proposing a new policy for locally incorporated registered banks considering making significant acquisitions, investments or business mergers.en2010-12-06T11:00:00.0ZgeneralNew policy proposed for significant acquisitions by banks2010-12-06T11:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4240572.htmlThe Reserve Bank has made a submission to the Savings Working Group.en2010-11-24T01:00:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank submission to Savings Working Group2010-11-24T01:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4233097.htmlThe Reserve Bank has finalised the main policy decisions in its review of disclosure requirements for registered banks.en2010-11-18T22:00:00.0ZgeneralBank disclosure review outcome: better information, less compliance cost2010-11-18T22:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4223921.htmlNew Zealand's financial system has benefited from recovery in the global economy, with banks now better positioned to meet future credit demand and support economic growth, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said today.en2010-11-09T11:00:00.0ZgeneralFinancial system better placed to support economic growth2010-11-09T11:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4219881.htmlThe Reserve Bank announced today that it is removing the last remaining temporary liquidity facility put in place during the financial crisis.en2010-11-08T20:30:00.0ZgeneralRemoval of temporary crisis liquidity facility2010-11-08T20:30:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4215644.htmlThe Reserve Bank has published non-binding quantitative liquidity guidelines for the non-bank deposit taking sector.en2010-10-28T11:00:00.0ZgeneralLiquidity guidelines for non-bank deposit takers2010-10-28T11:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4216773.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 3.0 percent.en2010-10-27T20:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 3.0 percent2010-10-27T20:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4206273.htmlThe Reserve Bank today released a consultation paper on the introduction of a regulatory framework for the development of covered bond programmes by New Zealand banks.en2010-10-14T11:00:00.0ZgeneralRBNZ consultation on covered bonds2010-10-14T11:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4193274.htmlThe Reserve Bank’s broad coverage of financial and economic functions has proved valuable in dealing with both financial and natural disasters, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said today when releasing the Bank’s 2009-2010 Annual Report.en2010-10-11T21:30:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank releases 2009-10 Annual Report2010-10-11T21:30:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4200747.htmlThe Reserve Bank and NZX today announced an agreement on the provision of clearing and settlement services to New Zealand's capital markets.en2010-10-10T20:45:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank and NZX reach agreement2010-10-10T20:45:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4200222.htmlThe Reserve Bank today announced two developments regarding non-bank deposit takers (NBDTs).en2010-10-07T22:00:00.0ZgeneralDevelopments in the non-bank deposit taking sector2010-10-07T22:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4198868.htmlThe Reserve Bank says the current Retail Deposit Guarantee Scheme, which ends on 12 October 2010, has served its purpose. Depositors will now need to take full account of the risks, returns and credit ratings associated with their deposits, Governor Alan Bollard said today.en2010-10-07T11:00:00.0ZgeneralRetail Deposit Guarantee Scheme2010-10-07T11:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4164939.htmlNew Zealand’s foreign exchange market handled an average of US$9.5 billion per day in April 2010 (relative to US$13 billion, US$7.5 and US$4.2 billion per day in April 2007, April 2004 and April 2001 respectively), according to a Reserve Bank survey released today.en2010-09-01T01:00:00.0ZgeneralForeign exchange and derivative turnover survey2010-09-01T01:00:00.0ZAnthea Blackhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4155565.htmlThe Reserve Bank announced today that Kristin School from Auckland is the national winner of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand 2010 Monetary Policy Challenge (MPC). Tauranga Boys’ College was placed second and Scots College from Wellington came third.en2010-08-26T22:00:00.0ZgeneralNational Winners announced in Monetary Policy Challenge2010-08-26T22:00:00.0ZAnthea Blackhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4149232.htmlGiven the fragile economic recovery, it is important that firms base their pricing decisions on low underlying inflation, not the upcoming temporary spike, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said today.en2010-08-19T02:00:00.0ZgeneralKeeping inflation anchored2010-08-19T02:00:00.0ZAnthea Blackhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4147888.htmlThe following is the Reserve Bank's schedule for the release of its 2011 quarterly Monetary Policy Statements, the intervening Official Cash Rate announcements, and the six-monthly Financial Stability Reports.en2010-08-17T21:00:00.0ZgeneralRBNZ MPS/OCR and FSR dates for 20112010-08-17T21:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4146826.htmlThe Reserve Bank today named the six secondary schools that have made it to the national final of the 2010 Monetary Policy Challenge.en2010-08-15T12:00:00.0ZgeneralNational finalists announced in Monetary Policy Challenge2010-08-15T12:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4136798.htmlThe Reserve Bank is inviting submissions on proposals to change the current disclosure regime for registered banks.en2010-08-05T12:00:00.0ZgeneralDisclosure review to reduce compliance costs2010-08-05T12:00:00.0ZAnthea Blackhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4127034.htmlThe Reserve Bank today increased the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points to 3.0 percent.en2010-07-28T21:00:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank raises OCR to 3.0 percent2010-07-28T21:00:00.0ZAnthea Blackhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4119820.htmlA new five-year Funding Agreement ratified by Parliament today ensures the Reserve Bank has resources for its existing and expanded roles, while reflecting tight control of underlying costs, Governor Alan Bollard said.en2010-07-20T03:00:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank Funding Agreement ratified2010-07-20T03:00:00.0ZAnthea Blackhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/payment/0154525.htmlThis is a test using todays date, in PRODen2010-07-13T12:00:00.0ZgeneralThe Reserve Bank in the Payments System: Its roles and responsibilites2010-07-13T12:00:00.0ZDylan Leehttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4097587.htmlThe Reserve Bank’s Statement of Intent 2010-2013 reflects a commitment to maximise its contribution to sustainable economic growth by ensuring financial system stability and price stability, Governor Alan Bollard said today when releasing the SOI.en2010-06-29T21:00:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank SOI shows commitment to stability2010-06-29T21:00:00.0ZAnthea Blackhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4096531.htmlThe Reserve Bank today released the June 2010 issue of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Bulletin.en2010-06-29T12:00:00.0ZgeneralJune 2010 Bulletin released2010-06-29T12:00:00.0ZAnthea Blackhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4040739.htmlAs New Zealand is now back on a growth track, we could be doing more to reduce economic imbalances, especially external debt, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said today.en2010-06-13T23:00:00.0ZgeneralA balancing act for New Zealand’s economic recovery2010-06-13T23:00:00.0ZAnthea Blackhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4014913.htmlThe Reserve Bank today increased the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 percent.en2010-06-09T21:00:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank raises OCR to 2.75 percent2010-06-09T21:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/3989153.htmlThe outlook for the financial system has improved over recent months, reflecting a recovery in the New Zealand economy driven by stronger trading partner activity and a sharp lift in the terms of trade, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said today when releasing the Bank’s May 2010 Financial Stability Report. View the webcast.en2010-05-18T21:00:00.0ZgeneralFinancial system outlook improved but fragile2010-05-18T21:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/3977089.htmlNew Zealand’s recovery from the Global Financial Crisis is entering a new, less fragile stage, which will allow monetary policy stimulus to be removed, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said today.en2010-05-05T12:00:00.0ZgeneralHandling Our Economic Recovery2010-05-05T12:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/3970584.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.5 percent.en2010-04-28T12:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 2.5 percent2010-04-28T12:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/3930510.htmlImplications for policy in light of the global financial crisis, both in New Zealand and across the globe, are the focus of the March 2010 Reserve Bank of New Zealand Bulletin, released today.en2010-03-30T11:00:00.0ZgeneralMarch 2010 Reserve Bank Bulletin released2010-03-30T11:00:00.0ZAnthea Blackhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/3924699.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.5 percent.en2010-03-10T20:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 2.5 percent2010-03-10T20:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/3899065.htmlThe Reserve Bank announced today that credit ratings are now mandatory for non-bank deposit takers (NBDTs).en2010-02-28T11:00:00.0ZgeneralCredit ratings mandatory for deposit takers2010-02-28T11:00:00.0ZAnthea Blackhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/3888319.htmlThe Reserve Bank today released a Consultation Paper (PDF 129KB) on policy options for liquidity requirements for the non-bank deposit taking (NBDT) sector. The policy options outlined are aimed at decreasing liquidity risk in the deposit-taking sector, which includes finance companies, building societies and credit unions.en2010-02-01T11:00:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank issues consultation paper2010-02-01T11:00:00.0ZAnthea Blackhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/payment/index.htmlThis is a test... in PRODUCTION.en2010-01-31T21:00:00.0ZgeneralPayment & settlement system2010-01-31T21:00:00.0ZDylan Leehttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/3886615.htmlNew Zealand’s inflation targeting monetary policy has proven flexible, durable and successful, but economic growth requires more than this, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said today.en2010-01-29T00:00:00.0ZgeneralMonetary policy worked well in crisis2010-01-29T00:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/3886620.htmlIn coordination with other central banks, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand today confirmed its temporary liquidity swap line with the Federal Reserve will expire on 1 February, 2010.en2010-01-27T20:00:00.0ZgeneralLiquidity swap line to expire2010-01-27T20:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/3886943.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.5 percent.en2010-01-27T20:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 2.5 percent2010-01-27T20:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/3881730.htmlFinance Minister Bill English has appointed two new directors to the board of the Reserve Bank.en2010-01-18T21:00:00.0ZgeneralGovernment appoints Reserve Bank directors2010-01-18T21:00:00.0ZMike Hannah