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Reserve Bank of New Zealand News Releases

• Financial system resilient amid heightened global risks
  “The global risk environment has worsened over the past six months, as conflict in the Middle East threatens world energy supply”, says Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman in publishing the Financial Stability Report this morning. “However, New Zealand’s financial system is resilient and well positioned to support households and businesses even if economic conditions soften."
• Enhanced Monetary Policy Committee transparency changes announced
  The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) and the Minister of Finance have agreed changes to the MPC Charter that will provide more transparency and accountability of MPC decision-making.
• RBNZ Governor engages Waikato community on economic outlook
  On Wednesday 29 April, Governor Dr Anna Breman spoke with a range of business owners, young professionals, and local leaders in Hamilton as part of her regional engagement programme.
• 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.