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Reserve Bank of New Zealand News Releases

• RBNZ explores issues facing New Zealand's payments system
  We are seeking feedback on the issues we have identified with our payments system, and the proposed areas of work needed to address these.
• Reserve Bank maintains Loan-to-Value Ratio (LVR) settings
  The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua’s Financial Policy Committee (FPC) has decided to maintain current LVR settings in its annual review of macroprudential policy.
• RBNZ outlines priorities for a resilient and enabling financial system
  Assistant Governor Financial Stability Angus McGregor highlighted the importance of financial stability and outlined priorities shaping our prudential regulation approach in remarks delivered today at the Financial Services Council Conference.
• Strong relationships maintained in latest RBNZ Relationship Charter survey
  The Reserve Bank of New Zealand Te Pūtea Matua's engagement with regulated entities continues to be based on strong relationships, according to the results of the 2026 Relationship Charter survey. In this year’s survey, 89% of respondents rated their relationship with the Reserve Bank as ‘good’ or ‘very good.’
• Consultation on a prudential levy opens
  The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua has today released a consultation document on the introduction of a prudential levy. This consultation is being undertaken on behalf of the Minister of Finance. This initiative was announced as part of the Government’s Budget 2026.
• RBNZ leadership continues regional engagement to hear first-hand economic perspectives in Nelson-Tasman
  Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Governor Dr Anna Breman, Board Member Jeremy Banks, External Monetary Policy Committee Member Carl Hansen, and Director of Stakeholder Engagement Naomi Mitchell have travelled to Nelson-Tasman to engage with local businesses, industries, and communities as part of the RBNZ's regional leadership engagement programme.