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How the Reserve Bank releases information
A guide to how the Reserve Bank of New Zealand releases information including Monetary Policy Statements, Financial Stability Reports and associated media conferences, Official Cash Rate announcements, news releases, speeches, Official Information Act request responses, articles and research and statistics.
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16 Oct
Commemorative coin wins top international awards
11 Oct
Acting with integrity - for all New Zealanders
02 Oct
Reserve Bank seeks views on expanded stewardship role for cash
01 Oct
Reserve Bank releases independent analysis of Capital Review
30 Sep
NZ economy resilient while the Reserve Bank responds to change
27 Sep
Māori long-term business values provide lessons
27 Sep
Reserve Bank confirms green bond investment
26 Sep
Opportunity or Risk? Our choice
25 Sep
Official Cash Rate unchanged at 1 percent
23 Sep
Policy on banks' reporting of breaches to aid transparency
17 Sep
FMA and RBNZ disappointed with insurers response to conduct and culture review
17 Sep
NZD remains 10th most traded currency
28 Aug
We are not alone with Monetary Policy
23 Aug
RBNZ and IMF join efforts on the future of inflation targeting
21 Aug
Inflation Dynamics: Upside Down Down Under?
16 Aug
Reserve Bank forward-looking and transparent
14 Aug
New vision for Council of Financial Regulators
12 Aug
New debt-to-income data informs New Zealand’s mortgage risk
12 Aug
Submissions received on new mortgage bond standard, update on repo-eligibility conditions
07 Aug
Official Cash Rate reduced to 1 percent
01 Aug
Public consultation begins on draft Financial Market Infrastructures Bill
16 Jul
Reserve Bank Dashboard celebrates first year of operations
11 Jul
The Reserve Bank Embraces the Future
03 Jul
Reserve Bank releases independent review of its supervision of CBL Insurance liquidation
01 Jul
Reserve Bank releases submissions on Capital Review
01 Jul
Macroprudential policy: Past, Present and Future
26 Jun
The Reserve Bank is renewing its approach to financial stability
26 Jun
Official Cash Rate unchanged at 1.5 percent
25 Jun
Reserve Bank shaping up to be Great Team, Best Central Bank
24 Jun
Safer banks and strengthened bank accountability
24 Jun
Reserve Bank chair welcomes next steps in Bank’s modernisation
24 Jun
Banks commit to removing sales incentives for frontline staff
24 Jun
Reserve Bank requests assurance reports of ANZ New Zealand
21 Jun
Susan Paterson appointed to RBNZ board
19 Jun
What's the future for cash in New Zealand?
17 Jun
Kristin School wins Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Challenge
13 Jun
Reserve Bank and Māori Language Commission partner to promote te reo Māori
05 Jun
Reserve Bank changes help to meet public expectations
31 May
Reserve Bank reveals Monetary Policy Challenge 2019 finalists
29 May
Work required to achieve financial resilience
22 May
LVR restrictions promote financial stability, evaluation finds
20 May
Reserve Bank announces next steps in Capital Review
17 May
Reserve Bank censures ANZ
13 May
Reminder: Have your say on bank capital levels
08 May
Official Cash Rate reduced to 1.5 percent
18 Apr
Reserve Bank of New Zealand welcomes next steps by global climate initiative
16 Apr
Reserve Bank extends submission time for bank capital proposal
11 Apr
Reserve Bank seeking views on proposal to increase bank capital
09 Apr
RBNZ appoints Head of Financial Markets and Head of Economics / Chief Economist
08 Apr
New Zealand Leaders Stand Together
05 Apr
Fake banknote spate in Canterbury
03 Apr
Reserve Bank publishes in-depth information on proposal to increase bank capital
03 Apr
Pacific central bankers prioritise capital flows and climate change
02 Apr
Update on FMA/RBNZ Bank Culture and Conduct review
01 Apr
Handbook supports transition to new monetary policy framework
29 Mar
New Zealand’s revised monetary policy framework and the imperative for institutional change
28 Mar
Expertise on Reserve Bank committee means strong focus on economy and jobs
27 Mar
Official Cash Rate unchanged at 1.75 percent
14 Mar
Reserve Bank presented with award for the Bank Financial Strength Dashboard
08 Mar
Secretary to the Treasury nominated as the Treasury observer on the Monetary Policy Committee
26 Feb
Safer banks for greater wellbeing
20 Feb
Monetary Policy Committee code of conduct approved
15 Feb
Consultation on new mortgage bond standard extended and loan template published
14 Feb
New RBNZ monetary policy committee remit reiterates focus on price stability and employment
13 Feb
Official Cash Rate unchanged at 1.75 percent
29 Jan
FMA and RBNZ report on life insurer conduct and culture
25 Jan
Bank capital review background papers released, consultation extended
22 Jan
Bank Financial Strength Dashboard wins international award
14 Jan
Two appointments complete RBNZ Senior Leadership team
09 Jan
Reserve Bank appoints Chief Information Officer
18 Dec
Reserve Bank aims for best regulatory relationships
18 Dec
Dr John McDermott to join Motu
14 Dec
Reserve Bank proposes that bank owners bear greater share of financial system's risks
13 Dec
Reserve Bank publishes climate change strategy and joins global network
12 Dec
RBNZ Senior Leadership Team appointment
03 Dec
CBL Insurance information disclosures
30 Nov
Higher bank capital better for banking system and NZ
29 Nov
Joint statement from the South Pacific Governors' Meeting
29 Nov
Updated weights for Trade-Weighted Index
28 Nov
Reserve Bank to ease loan-to-value ratio restrictions
19 Nov
Bulletin article summarises FinTech developments
13 Nov
Bulletin article introduces survey of credit market conditions
13 Nov
Reserve Bank consults on new mortgage bond standard
13 Nov
Financial Stability - risky, safe or just right?
12 Nov
Reserve Bank welcomes uncontested liquidation of CBL Insurance
12 Nov
Armistice Day coin decides kick off for All Blacks game
08 Nov
Official Cash Rate unchanged at 1.75 percent
05 Nov
FMA and RBNZ report on bank conduct and culture
02 Nov
RBNZ to establish new Senior Leadership Team
02 Nov
2 The Terrace building update
02 Nov
Improvements to data released with the MPS
01 Nov
First consultation paper released for phase 2 of Reserve Bank Act review
23 Oct
Reserve Bank consults on changes to banks' reporting of breaches
19 Oct
Reserve Bank Manager Communications appointed
16 Oct
Secretary to the Treasury invited to observe monetary policy meetings
04 Oct
Reserve Bank Financial Strength Dashboard proving popular
02 Oct
NZ Financial system remains sound while the Reserve Bank innovates for the future
01 Oct
RBNZ comment on CBLI court judgment released today
01 Oct
Armistice day coin rolls into circulation
27 Sep
OCR unchanged at 1.75 percent
24 Sep
The Journey of Te Pūtea Matua: Our Tāne Mahuta
10 Sep
Consultation details announced for Phase 2 of the Reserve Bank Act Review
07 Sep
Geopolitics, New Zealand and the winds of change
03 Sep
Armistice Day coin orders open to the public
27 Aug
Hold history in your hand
24 Aug
New data on the financial health of banks published
10 Aug
Managed exit from Reserve Bank Wellington building
09 Aug
Official Cash Rate unchanged at 1.75 percent
27 Jul
Reserve Bank Act Review - Phase 1 documents released
12 Jul
Head of Communications change
06 Jul
Stress tests important for banking supervision
06 Jul
Reserve Bank states bank capital preferences
05 Jul
Auckland Grammar wins Monetary Policy Challenge
28 Jun
OCR, MPS and FSR dates for 2019-2020
28 Jun
Official Cash Rate unchanged at 1.75 percent
27 Jun
Serious Fraud Office and Reserve Bank investigating CBL Insurance matters
26 Jun
Reserve Bank digital currency - too early to say
26 Jun
Reserve Bank outlines priorities in Statement of Intent
22 Jun
Bank conduct and culture review - on site visits. Life insurance companies provide their submissions
19 Jun
Bulletin article discusses the pros and cons of issuing a central bank digital currency
07 Jun
Reserve Bank Act Review - Terms of Reference for Phase 2 released
06 Jun
CBL Insurance hearing date
06 Jun
Monetary Policy Challenge national finalists announced
30 May
Financial Services Conduct and Culture Review
30 May
Banking culture in the spotlight
28 May
Bulletin article discusses how distributed ledger technology can change payments
25 May
Letter to CEOs of life insurance providers
24 May
Banking conduct and culture – The Reserve Bank’s role and efforts ahead
23 May
Bulletin article discusses unconventional monetary policy since the Global Financial Crisis
22 May
Reserve Bank publishes summary of submissions on mortgage bond collateral standards
20 May
RBNZ staff back into building
18 May
Air tests on RBNZ building
17 May
Work well underway at RBNZ building
16 May
RBNZ building closed temporarily as a precaution
16 May
A statement from Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr
10 May
Official Cash Rate unchanged at 1.75 percent
04 May
Letter sent by the FMA/Reserve Bank
30 Apr
Armistice Day coin: keep me, spend me, remember me
19 Apr
Bulletin article discusses digital currencies
16 Apr
Bulletin article discusses New Zealand labour force participation developments
13 Apr
Two external monetary policy advisers appointed
12 Apr
Evolution in inflation targeting
29 Mar
Bank of China registered as a bank
26 Mar
New PTA requires Reserve Bank to consider employment alongside price stability mandate
23 Mar
An interview with Atif Mian of Princeton University
22 Mar
Official Cash Rate unchanged at 1.75 percent
13 Mar
RBNZ Governor supports macro-prudential policy
06 Mar
New appointment to Reserve Bank board
01 Mar
CBL Insurance Limited interim liquidation
28 Feb
Disclosure a cornerstone, says Reserve Bank
27 Feb
New statistics on the insurance sector
23 Feb
Interim liquidators appointed to CBL Insurance
08 Feb
Official Cash Rate unchanged at 1.75 percent
21 Dec
China Construction Bank Corporation registered as a bank
19 Dec
Reserve Bank of New Zealand Bulletin released
11 Dec
Adrian Orr appointed as new Reserve Bank Governor from 27 March 2018
07 Dec
Updated weights for Trade-Weighted Index
07 Dec
Bulletin article discusses policy responses and lessons of international house-price collapses
05 Dec
Monetary policy grapples with drivers of weak inflation
29 Nov
Reserve Bank to ease LVR restrictions
17 Nov
Reserve Bank consults on new mortgage bond collateral standard
16 Nov
Fraud Awareness week a timely reminder of finance scams
15 Nov
Westpac capital requirements increased after breaching regulatory obligations
15 Nov
Bulletin article discusses the New Zealand dollar in global markets
09 Nov
Official Cash Rate unchanged at 1.75 percent
07 Nov
Renewed Policy Targets Agreement signed
29 Sep
NZ economy and financial system sound
28 Sep
Official Cash Rate unchanged at 1.75 percent
20 Sep
Reserve Bank introduces revised outsourcing policy
04 Sep
Reserve Bank leasing office space to Defence Force
30 Aug
Reserve Bank policy a key driver in economic performance
29 Aug
RBNZ appoints Assistant Governor, Head of Operations
16 Aug
Inflation targeting practices similar across central banks
14 Aug
New release video series for Money Week 2017
10 Aug
Official Cash Rate unchanged at 1.75 percent
02 Aug
Simple, conservative approach for prudential supervision
28 Jul
External expert reviews forecasting processes
26 Jul
What we do
26 Jul
Looking at the Stars
20 Jul
Bulletin article reviews outcomes of IMF’s Financial Sector Assessment Programme
19 Jul
Reserve Bank outlines stance on cyber issues
17 Jul
Reserve Bank says lower external debt is encouraging but some risks remain
14 Jul
Reserve Bank consults on what should qualify as bank capital
13 Jul
Reserve Bank and MBIE open public consultation on foreign margin requirements for OTC derivatives
12 Jul
Brighter Money banknotes security features
10 Jul
50 years of decimal currency
06 Jul
Kristin School wins Monetary Policy Challenge
29 Jun
Survey shows insurers need to up their game
28 Jun
Statement of Intent outlines RBNZ's priorities
27 Jun
Reserve Bank broadens engagement with stakeholders
22 Jun
Official Cash Rate unchanged at 1.75 percent
16 Jun
Bulletin article outlines recent developments in financial market benchmarks
15 Jun
Bulletin article reviews current economic expansion
14 Jun
Reserve Bank offers to purchase NZ Government December 2017 nominal bonds
08 Jun
Debt to Income limit consultation
07 Jun
Monetary Policy Challenge national finalists announced
07 Jun
Renewed Policy Targets Agreement signed
31 May
New Zealand's financial system is sound but continues to face risks
26 May
RBNZ and FMA welcome new foreign exchange market Global Code of Conduct
19 May
Reserve Bank renews currency swap facility with People's Bank of China
16 May
New Zealand hosts EMEAP central bank governors
15 May
The value of forecasting in an uncertain world
11 May
Official Cash Rate unchanged at 1.75 percent
09 May
IMF releases New Zealand FSAP findings and recommendations
04 May
Enhanced oversight framework for financial market infrastructures
01 May
Reserve Bank seeks views about capital adequacy for banks
26 Apr
Reserve Bank Head of Financial Stability appointed
13 Apr
New edition of 'Upside downside: a guide to risk for savers and investors'
07 Apr
Reserve Bank updates its assessment of money laundering and terrorism financing risks
05 Apr
New statistics give more insight into banking sector
30 Mar
Input sought on insurer law review
29 Mar
Bulletin article reviews business cycle
23 Mar
Official Cash Rate unchanged at 1.75 percent
07 Mar
Reserve Bank outlines plans for bank capital review
02 Mar
Reserve Bank sees risks equally balanced
14 Feb
RBNZ to continue engagement on Dashboard proposal
14 Feb
Reserve Bank senior adviser receives Central Banking Award for Economics
09 Feb
Official Cash Rate unchanged at 1.75 percent
07 Feb
Reserve Bank Governor not seeking another term, Acting Governor appointed
02 Feb
Reserve Bank publishes final outsourcing policy decisions
19 Jan
Reserve Bank Bulletin takes a closer look at forecasting model
13 Jan
RBNZ announces two senior management appointments
19 Dec
Video explains how we test banks' safety
13 Dec
Bulletin article takes a closer look at banknote images
12 Dec
Reserve Bank issues warning to Aotearoa Credit Union
08 Dec
Growth prospects look promising in face of international risks
30 Nov
Financial system continues to face housing and dairy risks
22 Nov
Changing dynamics in household behaviour help explain low inflation
16 Nov
Updated weights for Trade-Weighted Index
10 Nov
Official Cash Rate reduced to 1.75 percent
08 Nov
Promoting financial stability in the rapidly evolving financial services landscape
28 Oct
Helping people with sight loss to use currency with confidence
11 Oct
Understanding low inflation in New Zealand
29 Sep
Innovation key to shaping Bank’s past and future
27 Sep
Neil Quigley new Chair of Reserve Bank Board
23 Sep
Reserve Bank consults on new dashboard for banks
22 Sep
Reserve Bank to publish consultation responses
22 Sep
Official Cash Rate unchanged at 2.0 percent
14 Sep
RBNZ MPS, OCR, FSR dates for 2017-2018
05 Sep
Reserve Bank confirms nationwide restrictions on loans to property investors
02 Sep
Foreign exchange and derivative turnover survey
01 Sep
Consistent approach to regulations and supervision has promoted robust banking system
31 Aug
Bulletin article traces history of prudential supervision
23 Aug
Monetary policy faces challenges in turbulent times
18 Aug
Bulletin article evaluates forecasting performance
12 Aug
LVR start date deferred until 1 October 2016
11 Aug
Official Cash Rate reduced to 2.0 percent
03 Aug
New Reserve Bank procedures for policy releases
28 Jul
Waikato Diocesan School for Girls wins Monetary Policy Challenge
21 Jul
Reserve Bank releases economic update
19 Jul
Reserve Bank consults on new nationwide investor LVR restrictions
13 Jul
Making monetary policy decisions
11 Jul
Bulletin describes OCR decision making process
07 Jul
Housing risks require a broad policy response
01 Jul
East Asia Pacific central banks reinvest Asian Bond Funds
29 Jun
RBNZ outlines priorities in Statement of Intent
27 Jun
New statistics show mortgage lending by payment type
27 Jun
Reserve Bank consulting on dual registration for non-systemic banks
23 Jun
Six teams selected for Monetary Policy Challenge national final
16 Jun
RBNZ Bulletin examines forecast performance
14 Jun
Reserve Bank warns of email scam
09 Jun
Official Cash Rate unchanged at 2.25 percent
26 May
Reserve Bank Bulletin looks at liquidity management
23 May
Reserve Bank seeks submissions on proposed outsourcing rules
19 May
RBNZ Bulletin looks at digital disruption in banking
16 May
Brighter Money $20, $50 and $100 notes in circulation from today
12 May
Reserve Bank consults on publication of submissions
11 May
Housing and dairy risks to financial stability
28 Apr
Official Cash Rate unchanged at 2.25 percent
27 Apr
IMF to assess how NZ's financial institutions are prudentially regulated and supervised
26 Apr
New Zealand's new $5 note wins international banknote award
18 Apr
SIA to supply new settlement system
14 Apr
Reserve Bank takes action after investigation confirms leak
13 Apr
Reserve Bank selects Numerix trade valuation system
12 Apr
Review of Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Act
11 Apr
New $20s, $50s and $100s will start circulating from May
08 Apr
Reserve Bank Bulletin looks at market liquidity conditions
07 Apr
Strong labour force growth underpins economic growth with low inflation
24 Mar
Reserve Bank consults on a crisis management regime for financial market infrastructures
16 Mar
Banking system robust to severe dairy stress test
14 Mar
Inflation expectations and monetary policy
11 Mar
Reserve Bank to retain NZClear
10 Mar
Official Cash Rate reduced to 2.25 percent
07 Mar
RBNZ appoints new Head of Currency, Property and Security
19 Feb
Canterbury economy resilient five years after earthquakes
04 Feb
Reserve Bank highlights importance of market discipline
04 Feb
Reserve Bank Bulletin looks at the importance of market discipline in its prudential regime
04 Feb
Forward guidance aids effective monetary policy
03 Feb
Reserve Bank will draw on PTA flexibility
29 Jan
Reserve Bank Bulletin looks at divergence in house prices between Auckland and regions
28 Jan
Official Cash Rate unchanged at 2.5 percent
15 Jan
Reserve Bank's risk management model wins international award for innovation
18 Dec
Improved rules for banks & NBDTs
15 Dec
Updated weights for Trade-Weighted Index
15 Dec
Reserve Bank Bulletin looks at dairy sector vulnerabilities
10 Dec
Official Cash Rate reduced to 2.5 percent
11 Nov
Risks facing financial system have increased
10 Nov
Celebrating the tukutuku panel on the $10 note
06 Nov
Joint statement on Declaration by TPP Macroeconomic Policy Authorities
02 Nov
Reserve Bank Bulletin - Evaluating monetary policy
29 Oct
Official Cash Rate unchanged at 2.75 percent
28 Oct
Enforcement action under the AML-CFT Act 2009 - Kiwibank Limited
14 Oct
Managing monetary policy in a turbulent world
09 Oct
The first of the new banknotes enters circulation from Monday
28 Sep
International forces remain major influence on economy
21 Sep
Brighter Money ($5s and $10s) coming from 12 October
10 Sep
Official Cash Rate reduced to 2.75 percent
01 Sep
Reserve Bank launches new $5 and $10 banknotes
26 Aug
Reserve Bank consults on outsourcing
26 Aug
RBNZ MPS, OCR, FSR dates for 2016-2017
24 Aug
Investor LVR limits to reduce financial system risk
21 Aug
Reserve Bank responds to submissions on LVR rule changes
13 Aug
King's College wins Monetary Policy Challenge
29 Jul
Monetary policy supporting growth and inflation goal
23 Jul
Official Cash Rate reduced to 3.0 percent
21 Jul
Reserve Bank consults on Regulatory Stocktake
26 Jun
Reserve Bank sets out its priorities
25 Jun
Reserve Bank Bulletin covers recent history of bank capital requirements
11 Jun
Official Cash Rate reduced to 3.25 percent
05 Jun
Reserve Bank Funding Agreement ratified
03 Jun
Reserve Bank consulting on LVR rules for loans to Auckland residential property investors
02 Jun
Reserve Bank seeks buyer for NZClear
21 May
Reserve Bank will further enhance dialogue
13 May
Reserve Bank announces new LVR restrictions on Auckland housing
01 May
Reserve Bank Bulletin covers capital markets
01 May
Reserve Bank completes licensing of non-bank deposit takers
30 Apr
OCR unchanged at 3.5 percent
23 Apr
Monetary policy to remain stimulatory
23 Apr
Bank appoints external monetary policy advisers
23 Apr
RBNZ appoints external monetary policy advisers
20 Apr
Anzac commemorative coins march out of PostShop and Kiwibank doors
15 Apr
Action needed to reduce housing imbalances
27 Mar
Bank improves household wealth statistics
26 Mar
Reserve Bank Bulletin articles published
24 Mar
Deputy Governor appointed chair of OECD Committee on Financial Markets
12 Mar
OCR unchanged at 3.5 percent
05 Mar
Bank consulting on property investor loans
04 Mar
Enforcement action under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 (the Act)
10 Feb
NZ's first ever circulating coloured coin to mark Anzac Centenary
04 Feb
Economic prospects good, risks more complex
29 Jan
OCR unchanged at 3.5 percent
28 Jan
Statement about banks closing accounts of money remitters
13 Jan
RBNZ Chair Comments on Central Bank of the Year Award
17 Dec
Latest Reserve Bank Bulletins released
15 Dec
Reserve Bank seeks Registrations of Interest to replace its payments and settlement systems
15 Dec
Weights for new Trade-Weighted Index
11 Dec
OCR unchanged at 3.5 percent
01 Dec
Reflections on 25 years of inflation targeting
20 Nov
RBNZ releases Brighter Money designs
18 Nov
BOC (New Zealand) Limited registered as a bank
12 Nov
Financial system sound, but key risks remain
11 Nov
Growing complexity and risk in payment systems
30 Oct
OCR unchanged at 3.5 percent
23 Oct
RBNZ's regulatory approach supports innovation and growth
23 Oct
Cross-border financial linkages: Challenges for Monetary Policy and Financial Stability
17 Oct
RBNZ to introduce a broader TWI
15 Oct
RBNZ offers to purchase NZ Govt April 2015 bonds
12 Oct
RBNZ launches 'What is Money' video
01 Oct
RBNZ releases 2013-14 Annual Report
25 Sep
Why the NZ exchange rate is unjustified and unsustainable
16 Sep
RBNZ consulting on reissue of Insurance Solvency Standards
11 Sep
OCR unchanged at 3.5 percent
03 Sep
RBNZ adjusts haircuts on securities for domestic market operations
25 Aug
Improved coordination of banking regulation
21 Aug
Taupo-nui-a-Tia College wins Monetary Policy Challenge
31 Jul
MPS/OCR and FSR dates for 2015-2016
28 Jul
Deputy Governor appointed chair of Asian central banking group
24 Jul
RBNZ raises OCR to 3.5 percent
22 Jul
Review will improve stock of regulation
15 Jul
CCB New Zealand Limited registered as a bank
09 Jul
The importance of potential output
05 Jul
New banknotes next step in NZ currency evolution
30 Jun
Latest Reserve Bank Bulletin released
27 Jun
Reserve Bank committed to supporting economic growth
24 Jun
Sound risk management key to innovation
19 Jun
New appointment to Reserve Bank board
12 Jun
RBNZ raises OCR to 3.25 percent
06 Jun
Proposed sale of Lumley General Insurance (N.Z.) Limited to IAG (NZ) Holdings Limited
22 May
RBNZ renews currency swap facility with PBOC
14 May
Financial system sound, but risks remain
12 May
Views sought in review of settlement systems
09 May
Housing pressures are easing gradually
07 May
Dairy future bright, but challenges remain
29 Apr
High-LVR lending falls to 5.6% over six months
24 Apr
Reserve Bank raises OCR to 3 percent
31 Mar
Reserve Bank Bulletin Released
28 Mar
Reserve Bank issues LVR exemption for construction
27 Mar
Coordination of Monetary and Macro-Prudential Policies
13 Mar
Reserve Bank raises OCR to 2.75 percent
19 Feb
Strong governance essential for insurance firms
31 Jan
Price stability promotes a sustainable expansion
30 Jan
OCR unchanged at 2.5 percent
28 Jan
Reserve Bank warns against scams
20 Dec
Reserve Bank consults further on definition of LVR restrictions
19 Dec
Reserve Bank Bulletin released
12 Dec
OCR unchanged at 2.5 percent
10 Dec
Reserve Bank exempts lending for new construction
06 Dec
Reserve Bank committed to effective communication
04 Dec
New laws create stronger regulations for covered bonds and non-bank deposit takers
03 Dec
RBNZ notes Broadlands Finance sentencing
28 Nov
Reserve Bank to review its payment systems
28 Nov
New statistics show fall in high-LVR lending
22 Nov
Understanding the New Zealand exchange rate
19 Nov
ICBC New Zealand Limited registered as a bank
13 Nov
Reserve Bank focuses on maintaining sound financial system
31 Oct
OCR unchanged at 2.5 percent
15 Oct
Housing market needs supply boost and demand restraint
09 Oct
RBNZ warns against phone scam
03 Oct
Why Loan-to-Value Ratios were introduced
02 Oct
Why NZ's neutral interest rates have fallen
27 Sep
Reserve Bank responds to economic challenges
26 Sep
Reserve Bank Bulletin released
20 Sep
RBNZ consults on measurement of housing lending
12 Sep
OCR unchanged at 2.5 percent
09 Sep
Reserve Bank issues licences to 99 insurers
06 Sep
Foreign exchange and derivative turnover survey
23 Aug
Westlake Boys High School wins Monetary Policy Challenge
22 Aug
RBNZ MPS/OCR and FSR dates for 2014-2015
20 Aug
Limits for high-LVR mortgage lending
13 Aug
Reserve Bank releases response to submissions on high-LVR restrictions
12 Aug
Two new appointments to RBNZ board
25 Jul
OCR unchanged at 2.5 percent
23 Jul
Rod Carr new Chair of Reserve Bank Board
01 Jul
Reserve Bank Bulletin released
27 Jun
Loan restrictions could help maintain stability
26 Jun
RBNZ committed to strong performance in challenging times
20 Jun
Supervisors well placed for new anti-money laundering regime
19 Jun
NZ regulatory regime well adapted to financial landscape
13 Jun
OCR unchanged at 2.5 percent
30 May
Forces affecting the NZ economy and policy challenges
17 May
Reserve Bank releases position paper following macro-prudential consultation
16 May
RBNZ signs MOU on use of macro-prudential tools
08 May
RBNZ concerned over growing financial stability risks
24 Apr
OCR unchanged at 2.5 percent
12 Apr
RBNZ appoints Head of Macro Financial Department
11 Apr
Bank failure resolution: checking the emergency kit
08 Apr
Addressing housing pressures key to stability
04 Apr
RBNZ reviews Non-Bank Deposit Takers regime
27 Mar
Reserve Bank Bulletin released
26 Mar
RBNZ consults on capital rules for housing loans
22 Mar
RBNZ consults on payment system oversight
20 Mar
Open Bank Resolution
19 Mar
Regulation of NZ insurance sector well under way
15 Mar
Forecasting key to monetary policy decisions
14 Mar
OCR unchanged at 2.5 percent
07 Mar
Effective monetary policy requires transparency
04 Mar
RBNZ consults on macro-prudential framework
20 Feb
Manufacturing decline not just a dollar story
18 Feb
RBNZ appoints Head of Currency, Property and Security
12 Feb
Reserve Bank Deputy Governor appointed
01 Feb
Economic destiny largely lies in New Zealand's hands
31 Jan
OCR unchanged at 2.5 percent
28 Jan
Bank lending and the housing market
19 Dec
Reserve Bank Bulletin released
17 Dec
New bank registered
12 Dec
RBNZ comments on Avanti Finance sentencing
11 Dec
RBNZ releases final Basel III capital requirements
06 Dec
OCR unchanged at 2.5 percent
05 Dec
Reserve Bank launches Twitter channel
04 Dec
RBNZ Governor comments on bank profit data
07 Nov
Financial system stronger despite global stresses
01 Nov
Open Bank Resolution impact assessment released
01 Nov
Open Bank Resolution - broadening the government's options to deal with a bank failure
26 Oct
Central banking in a post-crisis world
25 Oct
OCR unchanged at 2.5 percent
05 Oct
Statistics Update: New bank liquidity statistics released
27 Sep
Reserve Bank Bulletin released
24 Sep
Financial resilience strengthened
20 Sep
New Policy Targets Agreement signed today
13 Sep
OCR unchanged at 2.5 percent
11 Sep
RBNZ consults on Basel III capital adequacy standards
10 Sep
Risk management still critical to delivering value
07 Sep
APEC announces New Zealand Reserve Bank Governor to lead Secretariat
07 Sep
New designated settlement system
04 Sep
RBNZ launches video to explain compound interest
03 Sep
Upside, downside: A guide to risk for savers and investors
30 Aug
RBNZ appoints Head of Financial Markets
24 Aug
Rangitoto College wins Monetary Policy Challenge
22 Aug
RBNZ MPS/OCR and FSR dates for 2013-2014
09 Aug
Lessons from the global financial crisis
06 Aug
Debt deleveraging under way, but still a long way to go
26 Jul
OCR unchanged at 2.5 percent
19 Jul
Government appoints new Reserve Bank director
12 Jul
RBNZ welcomes new NZFMA role
28 Jun
Reserve Bank Bulletin released
27 Jun
Reserve Bank committed to stability in shifting times
26 Jun
Minister of Finance announces Graeme Wheeler to be appointed RBNZ Governor
26 Jun
Media statement from the Reserve Bank Chairman
19 Jun
Inflation targeting a robust framework
14 Jun
OCR unchanged at 2.5 percent
09 May
Financial system coping well with international stresses
03 May
Reserve Bank responds to lessons of the GFC
26 Apr
OCR unchanged at 2.5 percent
05 Apr
AMI Insurance and Restructure Sale
30 Mar
Reserve Bank Bulletin released
09 Mar
Government announces new appointments
08 Mar
OCR unchanged at 2.5 percent
17 Feb
Could we be better off than we think?
30 Jan
Reserve Bank Governor not seeking another term
27 Jan
NZ has capacity to weather shocks
26 Jan
OCR unchanged at 2.5 percent
21 Dec
Reserve Bank accommodation for retail payments initiative
20 Dec
New condition for significant bank acquisitions
16 Dec
AA rated Kauri securities in RBNZ market operations
15 Dec
Reserve Bank Bulletin released
09 Dec
RBNZ consults on covered bonds legal framework
08 Dec
OCR unchanged at 2.5 percent
10 Nov
Turbulent global markets continue to affect NZ
09 Nov
RBNZ appoints new Head of Risk Assessment and Assurance
08 Nov
RBNZ consults on Basel III capital adequacy reforms
27 Oct
OCR unchanged at 2.5 percent
26 Oct
New bank registered
18 Oct
Economic impacts of seismic risk: lessons for Wellington
03 Oct
Reserve Bank releases 2010-11 Annual Report
30 Sep
Reserve Bank Bulletin released
15 Sep
OCR unchanged at 2.5 percent
13 Sep
New Council to support close regulatory cooperation
01 Sep
New anti-money laundering code sets standard for customer ID checks
26 Aug
Monetary Policy Challenge winners announced
26 Aug
RBNZ MPS/OCR and FSR dates for 2012-13
18 Aug
Rugby World Cup significant event for NZ economy
06 Aug
Improving New Zealand's banking system post-crisis
28 Jul
OCR unchanged at 2.5 percent
21 Jul
New Zealand banknote upgrade project under way
30 Jun
New rural lending rules take effect
30 Jun
Reserve Bank Bulletin released
30 Jun
Reserve Bank's SOI shows focus on stability
09 Jun
OCR unchanged at 2.5 percent
11 May
Financial system more resilient but still facing volatility
05 May
Economic surveillance after the crisis: Reflections from a small full-service central bank
28 Apr
OCR unchanged at 2.5 percent
21 Apr
Discussion document on disclosure requirements for non-bank deposit takers released
18 Apr
RBNZ, People's Bank of China announces currency swap facility
12 Apr
Export prices deliver benefits to economy
31 Mar
Reserve Bank Bulletin released
31 Mar
Bank information more accessible
31 Mar
New bank registered
29 Mar
Sector Risk Assessment released ahead of anti-money laundering requirements
25 Mar
Macro-prudential tools may bolster financial system
14 Mar
Pre-positioning for Open Bank Resolution
10 Mar
OCR reduced to 2.5 percent
23 Feb
Reserve Bank responding to Christchurch earthquake
28 Jan
Looking into the crystal ball: A forecast and some risks for the year ahead
27 Jan
OCR unchanged at 3.0 percent
21 Jan
Update on covered bonds
22 Dec
New rules finalised for bank corporate governance
16 Dec
Reserve Bank Bulletin released
09 Dec
OCR unchanged at 3.0 percent
07 Dec
New policy proposed for significant acquisitions by banks
24 Nov
Reserve Bank submission to Savings Working Group
19 Nov
Bank disclosure review outcome: Better information, less compliance cost
10 Nov
Financial system better placed to support economic growth
09 Nov
Removal of temporary crisis liquidity facility
29 Oct
Liquidity guidelines for non-bank deposit takers
28 Oct
OCR unchanged at 3.0 percent
15 Oct
RBNZ consultation on covered bonds
12 Oct
Reserve Bank releases 2009-10 Annual Report
11 Oct
Reserve Bank and NZX reach agreement
08 Oct
Retail Deposit Guarantee Scheme
08 Oct
Developments in the non-bank deposit-taking sector
30 Sep
Reserve Bank Bulletin released
16 Sep
OCR unchanged at 3.0 percent
02 Sep
New designated settlement system
01 Sep
Foreign exchange and derivative turnover survey
30 Aug
Insurance law provides greater certainty
27 Aug
National winners announced in Monetary Policy Challenge
19 Aug
Keeping inflation anchored
18 Aug
RBNZ MPS/OCR and FSR dates for 2011
16 Aug
National finalists announced in Monetary Policy Challenge
06 Aug
Disclosure review to reduce compliance costs
29 Jul
Reserve Bank raises OCR to 3.0 percent
20 Jul
Reserve Bank Funding Agreement ratified
30 Jun
June 2010 Bulletin released
30 Jun
Reserve Bank SOI shows commitment to stability
25 Jun
Deposit taker regulations gazetted
14 Jun
A balancing act for New Zealand's economic recovery
10 Jun
OCR unchanged at 3.0 percent
19 May
Countering counterfeits
19 May
Financial system outlook improved but fragile
06 May
Handling our economic recovery
29 Apr
OCR unchanged at 2.5 percent
31 Mar
March 2010 Reserve Bank Bulletin released
11 Mar
OCR unchanged at 2.5 percent
01 Mar
Credit ratings mandatory for deposit takers
02 Feb
Reserve Bank issues consultation paper
29 Jan
Monetary policy worked well in crisis
28 Jan
OCR unchanged at 2.5 percent
28 Jan
Liquidity swap line to expire
19 Jan
Government appoints Reserve Bank directors
18 Dec
Reserve Bank Bulletin released
10 Dec
OCR unchanged at 2.5 percent
02 Dec
Reserve Bank and NZX in talks
18 Nov
Legal protection for NZ settlement systems
11 Nov
November 2009 Financial Stability Report released
05 Nov
NZ is not Australia, but could be their lucky neighbour
29 Oct
OCR unchanged at 2.5 percent
22 Oct
Prudential liquidity policy for banks finalised
16 Oct
Parliament passes law on money laundering
14 Oct
Some temporary crisis liquidity facilities to be removed
09 Oct
Reserve Bank releases 2008-09 Annual Report
29 Sep
Reserve Bank Bulletin released
22 Sep
Medals of Sir Edmund Hillary on display
10 Sep
OCR unchanged at 2.5 percent
01 Sep
New bank registered
29 Aug
Lessons from Jackson Hole
19 Aug
RBNZ MPS/OCR dates for 2010
07 Aug
Development of stratified housing price measures
06 Aug
First exemption notice for deposit takers
31 Jul
Howard Davies' address available on Bank's website
30 Jul
OCR unchanged at 2.5 percent
15 Jul
75 years for the Reserve Bank of New Zealand
14 Jul
Savings, investment, funding markets are key to recovery
14 Jul
Potential impact of swine flu low
13 Jul
Non-bank risk management guidelines released
06 Jul
New Zealand bank funding costs and margins
02 Jul
RBNZ closes offer to purchase NZ government July 2009 bonds
30 Jun
Prudential Liquidity policy for banks released
29 Jun
Reserve Bank focused on stability
25 Jun
Reserve Bank Bulletin released
17 Jun
Downturn may be nearing end, but recovery not assured
11 Jun
OCR unchanged at 2.5 percent
19 May
RBNZ offers to purchase NZ Govt July 2009 Bonds
12 May
Global financial crisis still affecting NZ, says RBNZ
30 Apr
OCR reduced to 2.5 percent
24 Apr
Government appoints Reserve Bank directors
20 Apr
Draft Insurance Bill released for consultation
01 Apr
Long-term interest rates out of line with RBNZ expectations
31 Mar
Ensuring the future health of the finance sector
26 Mar
March 2009 Reserve Bank Bulletin released
12 Mar
OCR reduced to 3 percent
09 Mar
Entries open for the Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Challenge
30 Jan
NZ needs to be ready for recovery
29 Jan
OCR reduced to 3.5 percent
13 Jan
Tuesday OMO to accept Corporate and Asset-Backed securities
06 Jan
New bank registered
19 Dec
Amended Policy Targets Agreement signed
19 Dec
Reserve Bank issues consultation paper
19 Dec
December 2008 Reserve Bank Bulletin released
12 Dec
Reserve Bank announces further liquidity measures
11 Dec
Reserve Bank well placed to manage crisis
10 Dec
Everyone needs to play their part
04 Dec
OCR reduced to 5.0 percent
12 Nov
NZ’s financial systems hold up well, says RBNZ
07 Nov
Reserve Bank announces new facilities
29 Oct
RBNZ, Federal Reserve announce USD facility
23 Oct
OCR reduced to 6.5 percent
22 Oct
Amendments to the Crown Retail Deposit Guarantee Scheme
16 Oct
Further details of deposit guarantee scheme announced
12 Oct
Deposit guarantee scheme introduced
12 Oct
RBNZ and Treasury release detail of deposit guarantee scheme
09 Oct
Reserve Bank announces further liquidity measure
07 Oct
New bank registered
03 Oct
New legislation provides a strong basis for confidence
02 Oct
Reserve Bank releases Annual Report
30 Sep
Reserve Bank confident in NZ financial system
26 Sep
September 2008 Reserve Bank Bulletin released
11 Sep
OCR reduced to 7.5 percent
03 Sep
Reserve Bank welcomes new responsibilities
22 Aug
National winners announced in Monetary Policy Challenge
21 Aug
Relief from high remittance costs
21 Aug
NZ financial system sound, functioning well - RBNZ
18 Aug
RBNZ MPS/OCR and FSR dates for 2009
14 Aug
National finalists announced in Monetary Policy Challenge
30 Jul
Inflation targeting serves NZ well
24 Jul
OCR reduced to 8.0 percent
18 Jul
Dr Chris Eichbaum appointed to Reserve Bank Board
01 Jul
Bill Phillips: Man, Money and Machine
30 Jun
Reserve Bank accredits BNZ under Basel II Accord
30 Jun
Reserve Bank issues Statement of Intent
27 Jun
June 2008 Reserve Bank Bulletin released
11 Jun
Reserve Bank takes issue on settlement system claims
05 Jun
OCR unchanged at 8.25 percent
29 May
Reserve Bank update on liquidity measures
27 May
Reserve Bank issues Insurance Consultation Paper
15 May
First disclosures under Basel II for New Zealand banks
07 May
Reserve Bank announces new liquidity measures
07 May
NZ financial system withstands test, says Reserve Bank
24 Apr
OCR unchanged at 8.25 percent
09 Apr
No need for banks, businesses to hibernate, says RBNZ
28 Mar
The New Zealand economic outlook
28 Mar
March 2008 Reserve Bank Bulletin released
27 Mar
Entries open in Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Challenge
07 Mar
Challenges for small open economies in uncertain times
06 Mar
OCR unchanged at 8.25 percent
25 Jan
Reserve Bank says major shocks pose policy challenge
24 Jan
OCR unchanged at 8.25 percent
11 Jan
Reserve Bank tribute to Sir Edmund Hillary
19 Dec
Foreign exchange and derivatives turnover survey
17 Dec
Reserve Bank welcomes new insurance responsibilities
14 Dec
December 2007 Reserve Bank Bulletin released
10 Dec
RBNZ accredits four NZ banks under Basel II Accord
06 Dec
OCR unchanged at 8.25 percent
29 Nov
Reserve Bank will webcast future MPS news conferences
06 Nov
New Zealand’s financial system resilient
01 Nov
Reserve Bank restructures Financial Stability Department
25 Oct
OCR unchanged at 8.25 percent
02 Oct
Reserve Bank releases Annual Report
01 Oct
New bank registered
28 Sep
September 2007 Reserve Bank Bulletin released
26 Sep
Foreign exchange and derivatives turnover survey
13 Sep
OCR unchanged at 8.25 percent
12 Sep
Reserve Bank welcomes new deposit-taker requirements
06 Sep
Reserve Bank will webcast September MPS
31 Aug
Reserve Bank issues enforcement notice to ABN Union Bank Limited
31 Aug
ABN Amro Bank NV is not associated with ABN Union Bank Limited
24 Aug
National winners announced in Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Challenge
23 Aug
RBNZ to accept NZ bank paper in repo facility
20 Aug
Reserve Bank Head of Human Resources appointed
16 Aug
Reserve Bank monitoring financial markets
09 Aug
National finalists announced in Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Challenge
03 Aug
RBNZ MPS and OCR dates for 2008
26 Jul
Reserve Bank raises OCR to 8.25 percent
12 Jul
Reserve Bank announces changes to FX management
10 Jul
40th Anniversary of Decimalisation
03 Jul
Reserve Bank issues Statement of Intent
29 Jun
June 2007 Reserve Bank Bulletin released
27 Jun
Hugh Fletcher reappointed to Reserve Bank Board
19 Jun
Reserve Bank welcomes decision on prudential regulation
12 Jun
Dairy prices and the NZ economy
11 Jun
Reserve Bank confirms forex intervention
07 Jun
Reserve Bank raises OCR to 8.00 percent
30 May
Reserve Bank Chief Information Officer appointed
29 May
Alan Bollard reappointed as Governor
28 May
Reserve Bank wins award
09 May
Banks need to think about broader economic imbalances
26 Apr
Reserve Bank raises OCR to 7.75 percent
19 Apr
Yogesh Anand leaving the RBNZ for the BIS
30 Mar
How fiscal policy affects the wider economy
15 Mar
Easy money: Global liquidity and its impact on New Zealand
08 Mar
Reserve Bank raises OCR to 7.50 percent
05 Mar
Arthur Grimes re-appointed to Reserve Bank Board
16 Feb
Reserve Bank Deputy Governor appointed
09 Feb
John McDermott appointed Head of Economics
26 Jan
Ensuring financial services work better for New Zealand
25 Jan
OCR unchanged at 7.25 percent
23 Jan
Grant Spencer to be Head of Financial Stability
19 Jan
Appointment to IMF External Audit Committee
08 Jan
Adrian Orr to take up new appointment
13 Dec
December 2006 Reserve Bank Bulletin released
11 Dec
Brian Lang retires from the Reserve Bank
07 Dec
OCR unchanged at 7.25 percent
04 Dec
Sufficient new coins to meet demand
21 Nov
3rd High-level Seminar of Central Banks in the East Asia-Pacific Regions and the Euro Area
15 Nov
Reserve Bank releases Financial Stability Report
09 Nov
Low equity investment leaves New Zealand vulnerable
01 Nov
Westpac is now locally incorporated
26 Oct
OCR unchanged at 7.25 percent
24 Oct
The end is nigh for old coins
16 Oct
Reserve Bank and The Treasury release book
10 Oct
Dig out your old coins - three weeks to go
04 Oct
Reserve Bank releases Annual Report
27 Sep
Decline in household savings rate remains a concern
14 Sep
OCR unchanged at 7.25 percent
11 Sep
It's time to get digging
08 Sep
September 2006 Reserve Bank Bulletin released
06 Sep
Reserve Bank museum opens
30 Aug
RBNZ MPS and OCR dates for 2007
24 Aug
Saint Kentigern College Wins Reserve Bank Economics Challenge
31 Jul
Introducing .... Smaller, lighter coins
28 Jul
Trusts reduce home ownership measures
27 Jul
OCR unchanged at 7.25 percent
10 Jul
Three weeks to smaller lighter coins
05 Jul
Reserve Bank issues Statement of Intent
04 Jul
Delivery of new coins
03 Jul
Reserve Bank releases Explaining Currency booklet
30 Jun
Correction
30 Jun
Liquidity Operations Reform
14 Jun
June 2006 Reserve Bank Bulletin released
12 Jun
Reserve Bank history book released
08 Jun
OCR unchanged at 7.25 percent
29 May
New Zealand hosts EMEAP central bank governors
19 May
Reserve Bank issues Financial Stability Report
27 Apr
OCR unchanged at 7.25 percent
10 Apr
Reserve Bank works toward new rules on bank capital
06 Apr
Report on supplementary tools released
03 Apr
Reserve Bank website promotes Change for the better
03 Apr
Reserve Bank's 2006 Monetary Policy Challenge
29 Mar
March 2006 Reserve Bank Bulletin released
22 Mar
Promoting financial stability in New Zealand
17 Mar
Review of the Reserve Bank's Liquidity Management Operations
09 Mar
OCR unchanged at 7.25 percent
20 Feb
New Zealand's new coins introduced on 31 July 2006
10 Feb
Reserve Bank to raise Settlement Cash Level to $2,000 million
31 Jan
Reserve Bank to temporarily raise Settlement Cash Level
27 Jan
Big changes afoot in the world economy
26 Jan
OCR unchanged at 7.25 percent
18 Jan
RBNZ releases finalised outsourcing policy for banks
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