Financial education videos
The Reserve Bank’s educational videos are a collection of useful resources to explain important financial concepts. Community groups, schools and organisations involved in financial literacy are welcome to post a link to these resources on their websites or Facebook pages.
Educational videos
How does the Reserve Bank influence interest rates?
3m:19s
The Reserve Bank uses the Official Cash Rate (OCR) in two ways to influence the short-term interest rates your bank offers you.
3m:19s
The Reserve Bank uses the Official Cash Rate (OCR) in two ways to influence the short-term interest rates your bank offers you.
Stress tests
2m:00s
Stress testing is a tool to assess how banks might cope with a severe economic downturn. This video explains how stress tests work and why the Reserve Bank of New Zealand uses them in its role as prudential regulator.
2m:00s
Stress testing is a tool to assess how banks might cope with a severe economic downturn. This video explains how stress tests work and why the Reserve Bank of New Zealand uses them in its role as prudential regulator.
The OCR and how it works
3m:17s
The Reserve Bank uses the six-weekly Official Cash Rate (OCR) decision to dial up or down the cost of money, which affects our spending, saving and investing decisions. Learn how the OCR affects you.
3m:17s
The Reserve Bank uses the six-weekly Official Cash Rate (OCR) decision to dial up or down the cost of money, which affects our spending, saving and investing decisions. Learn how the OCR affects you.
What is the economy?
2m:22s
A short animated video about how the New Zealand economy works, who the main players are and the Reserve Bank's key role.
2m:22s
A short animated video about how the New Zealand economy works, who the main players are and the Reserve Bank's key role.
What is money?
4m:04s
A short animated video about how money works - its functions and the role the Reserve Bank plays in it.
4m:04s
A short animated video about how money works - its functions and the role the Reserve Bank plays in it.
Money creation in the modern economy
5m:07s
Ryland Thomas, author of 'Money creation in the modern economy', explains how money is created and the central bank's role in money creation.
5m:07s
Ryland Thomas, author of 'Money creation in the modern economy', explains how money is created and the central bank's role in money creation.
Compound interest
3m:11s
A short presentation to explain the concept of compound interest, and how it affects your savings.
3m:11s
A short presentation to explain the concept of compound interest, and how it affects your savings.
Making money flow: the MONIAC
4m:37s
Introducing pioneering New Zealand economist Bill Phillips' amazing hydro-mechanical economic computer.
4m:37s
Introducing pioneering New Zealand economist Bill Phillips' amazing hydro-mechanical economic computer.
On the Money
Booms, busts and the way between
4m:19s
Former Head of Macro Financial Stability, Bernard Hodgetts, explains the role of macro-prudential policy and the tools the Reserve Bank has to smooth out boom-bust cycles.
4m:19s
Former Head of Macro Financial Stability, Bernard Hodgetts, explains the role of macro-prudential policy and the tools the Reserve Bank has to smooth out boom-bust cycles.
Risk, regulation and responsible choices
3m:25s
Head of Department Financial System Policy and Analysis, Toby Fiennes, explains how regulation helps to promote a sound and efficient financial system, and why everyone has a role to play.
3m:25s
Head of Department Financial System Policy and Analysis, Toby Fiennes, explains how regulation helps to promote a sound and efficient financial system, and why everyone has a role to play.
Inflation — a thief in your wallet
3m:43s
Former Chief Economist, John McDermott, explains how inflation is measured and how it manifests itself in everyday life. He also explains the importance of maintaining price stability.
3m:43s
Former Chief Economist, John McDermott, explains how inflation is measured and how it manifests itself in everyday life. He also explains the importance of maintaining price stability.
Speeches and lectures
A conversation with Geoff Bascand
6m:49s
Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Geoff Bascand discusses the Bank’s risk management framework, reserves management, and relationship with the Government in a video interview with Central Banking.com. The interview follows Mr Bascand’s recent speech to the National Asset-Liability Management conference in London.
6m:49s
Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Geoff Bascand discusses the Bank’s risk management framework, reserves management, and relationship with the Government in a video interview with Central Banking.com. The interview follows Mr Bascand’s recent speech to the National Asset-Liability Management conference in London.
Communication, understanding, and credibility
3m:01s
Deputy Governor, Geoff Bascand, explains our approach to communication, and the importance of transparency and credibility.
3m:01s
Deputy Governor, Geoff Bascand, explains our approach to communication, and the importance of transparency and credibility.
The financial crisis: whodunnit?
20m:25s
A public lecture by Howard Davies, Director of the London School of Economics, introduced by Dr Alan Bollard held on 30 July 2009, Wellington, New Zealand.
20m:25s
A public lecture by Howard Davies, Director of the London School of Economics, introduced by Dr Alan Bollard held on 30 July 2009, Wellington, New Zealand.
How a unique man built a machine, drew a curve and helped world economics advance
1h:12m:10s
The Bill Phillips lecture by Dr Alan Bollard, 16 July 2008.
1h:12m:10s
The Bill Phillips lecture by Dr Alan Bollard, 16 July 2008.
About the Reserve Bank
What we do
1m:17s
In this video the Reserve Bank explains its three key roles: managing inflation; producing currency; and regulating banks, finance companies and insurers.
1m:17s
In this video the Reserve Bank explains its three key roles: managing inflation; producing currency; and regulating banks, finance companies and insurers.
Past, present, future: the Reserve Bank
6m:46s
An introduction to the history and role of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand as revealed in the displays in the Reserve Bank Museum & Education Centre, Wellington, New Zealand.
6m:46s
An introduction to the history and role of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand as revealed in the displays in the Reserve Bank Museum & Education Centre, Wellington, New Zealand.
Global forces: Is New Zealand's economy safe from global shocks?
1m:37s
In this video we explore how global economic shocks impact New Zealand and how the Reserve Bank predicts and prepares for them.
1m:37s
In this video we explore how global economic shocks impact New Zealand and how the Reserve Bank predicts and prepares for them.
Keeping banks healthy: How do we monitor the health of banks
1m:43s
In this video we explain how the Reserve Bank monitors banks, ensuring they aren't over-exposed to risky debt, so they can stay strong and healthy.
1m:43s
In this video we explain how the Reserve Bank monitors banks, ensuring they aren't over-exposed to risky debt, so they can stay strong and healthy.
