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Reserve Bank of New Zealand News Releases

• Cash consultation legal basis and ongoing industry engagement
  We are releasing additional information about the legal basis of the Keeping Cash Local consultation proposal to help people respond to the consultation.
• RBNZ opens consultation on draft changes to insurance prudential legislation
  The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) - Te Pūtea Matua has opened consultation on an exposure draft of a Bill that amends the Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Act 2010 (IPSA).
• Cash consultation continues, update on further supporting information
  Assistant Governor Money Karen Silk encourages the public to have their say about local access to withdraw cash, deposit cash and swap cash for low-denomination banknotes and coins.
• OCR on hold at 2.25%
  Monetary Policy Review media release and the MPC’s Record of Meeting, which summarises the committee's discussions, leading to the decision.
• Recruitment for Assistant Governor, Financial Stability underway
  The Reserve Bank of New Zealand - Te Pūtea Matua has commenced recruitment for the role of Assistant Governor Financial Stability.
• Why New Zealanders still feel squeezed despite lower inflation
  Chief Economist Paul Conway delivers a keynote speech at the National Financial Advisers Conference 2026 in Auckland, with this year’s focus titled “Purchasing power and the real cost of living in New Zealand.