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Reserve Bank of New Zealand

Toilet rolls are getting cheaper as global shipping costs fall but services stay sticky as wages grow
28th Jan 24, 6:00am
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Toilet rolls are getting cheaper as global shipping costs fall but services stay sticky as wages grow
Global economic researcher Capital Economics warns against any move to put a time limit on the RBNZ achieving its inflation target
12th Dec 23, 8:39am
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Global economic researcher Capital Economics warns against any move to put a time limit on the RBNZ achieving its inflation target
RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr said the central bank had recommended making inflation the primary policy goal
29th Nov 23, 6:23pm
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RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr said the central bank had recommended making inflation the primary policy goal
Some economists think a National-led government would be more inflationary than Labour
4th Oct 23, 7:02pm
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Some economists think a National-led government would be more inflationary than Labour
The Monetary Policy Committee agreed that higher oil prices will add to inflation risk but interest rates are high enough for now
4th Oct 23, 2:37pm
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The Monetary Policy Committee agreed that higher oil prices will add to inflation risk but interest rates are high enough for now
A new paper by Treasury, the Reserve Bank, and the Ministry of Housing says housing supply and wage inflation are the two biggest factors in setting rental prices
7th Aug 23, 2:55pm
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A new paper by Treasury, the Reserve Bank, and the Ministry of Housing says housing supply and wage inflation are the two biggest factors in setting rental prices
The Reserve Bank explains how broad money is created through the bank lending process, and explains the constraints on its creation. But their broader purpose is achieve low and stable inflation and support employment near its maximum sustainable level
5th Feb 23, 6:00am
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The Reserve Bank explains how broad money is created through the bank lending process, and explains the constraints on its creation. But their broader purpose is achieve low and stable inflation and support employment near its maximum sustainable level
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One-term Governor joins Brash, Spencer, Grimes and McDermott in criticising RBNZ's QE-laden looseness since 2019
26th Jul 22, 8:41am
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One-term Governor joins Brash, Spencer, Grimes and McDermott in criticising RBNZ's QE-laden looseness since 2019
Bernard Hickey peels through the layers of the Reserve Bank's hopes that this time the 'one-way bet' for housing is about to turn
3rd Jul 22, 6:00am
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Bernard Hickey peels through the layers of the Reserve Bank's hopes that this time the 'one-way bet' for housing is about to turn
Individual accounts at the Reserve Bank for all residents would be a better way to do money printing than buying Government bonds, especially if it was done with a new digital currency, Bernard Hickey argues
26th Jun 22, 6:00am
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Individual accounts at the Reserve Bank for all residents would be a better way to do money printing than buying Government bonds, especially if it was done with a new digital currency, Bernard Hickey argues
Existing home owners still receive the bulk of new mortgage lending but investors are the fastest growing group with first home buyers not far behind
21st Dec 19, 9:56am
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Existing home owners still receive the bulk of new mortgage lending but investors are the fastest growing group with first home buyers not far behind
Auckland Council joins other local authorities around the country in declaring a climate emergency. Steve Forbes looks at why they are doing this and what it might mean for insurance
11th Jun 19, 3:46pm
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Auckland Council joins other local authorities around the country in declaring a climate emergency. Steve Forbes looks at why they are doing this and what it might mean for insurance
Former RBNZ economist Michael Reddell reviews Modern Monetary Theory where fiscal policy is the key lever rather than monetary policy; He argues monetary policy is still best for cyclical stabilisation
31st Jul 17, 4:03pm
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Former RBNZ economist Michael Reddell reviews Modern Monetary Theory where fiscal policy is the key lever rather than monetary policy; He argues monetary policy is still best for cyclical stabilisation
All housing affordability measures have their drawbacks, but all point to one policy response required, PM English says. 'Build more houses'; Welcomes some Auckland land price falls, says materials costs need to be next
20th Jun 17, 5:02am
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All housing affordability measures have their drawbacks, but all point to one policy response required, PM English says. 'Build more houses'; Welcomes some Auckland land price falls, says materials costs need to be next
Mind the output gap: The Reserve Bank wants us to take note of its capacity pressure risk scenarios. Don't look away - inflation, wages and mortgage rates might rise earlier than expected
20th May 17, 9:48am
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Mind the output gap: The Reserve Bank wants us to take note of its capacity pressure risk scenarios. Don't look away - inflation, wages and mortgage rates might rise earlier than expected
Interest.co.nz chats to RBNZ Deputy Spencer about the challenges in weighing up the IMF's call for deposit insurance or a pre-stated 'de minimis' option against the reality of having to wait to see how big a hole you're dealing with if a bank fails
14th May 17, 10:34am
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Interest.co.nz chats to RBNZ Deputy Spencer about the challenges in weighing up the IMF's call for deposit insurance or a pre-stated 'de minimis' option against the reality of having to wait to see how big a hole you're dealing with if a bank fails
RBNZ Governor Graeme Wheeler visited Tokyo for a meeting of central bankers this week where he discussed risks facing the global economy. The US is still front-and-centre
11th May 17, 1:14pm
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RBNZ Governor Graeme Wheeler visited Tokyo for a meeting of central bankers this week where he discussed risks facing the global economy. The US is still front-and-centre
NZ unemployment rate falls to 4.9% in March; Jobs growth exceeds boost in working age population; economists don't see any immediate interest rate reaction from the RBNZ
3rd May 17, 10:55am
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NZ unemployment rate falls to 4.9% in March; Jobs growth exceeds boost in working age population; economists don't see any immediate interest rate reaction from the RBNZ
NZ's rising debt-to-income ratios for new property lending presenting additional risks; New DTI restriction tool could help - Reserve Bank of Australia
18th Apr 17, 2:36pm
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NZ's rising debt-to-income ratios for new property lending presenting additional risks; New DTI restriction tool could help - Reserve Bank of Australia
No possibility of govt legislating before election for 'technical' changes to Reserve Bank operations stemming from Treasury review, PM English says; Joyce requests review on OCR committee, Bank legislation overview
10th Apr 17, 4:36pm
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No possibility of govt legislating before election for 'technical' changes to Reserve Bank operations stemming from Treasury review, PM English says; Joyce requests review on OCR committee, Bank legislation overview
Labour formally announces monetary policy 'full employment' mandate alongside price stability for Reserve Bank; New OCR-setting committee would allow Treasury input but no vote alongside RBNZ Governors and three externals
10th Apr 17, 5:27am
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Labour formally announces monetary policy 'full employment' mandate alongside price stability for Reserve Bank; New OCR-setting committee would allow Treasury input but no vote alongside RBNZ Governors and three externals
Construction firms in position to raise prices as they hit capacity buffers with skilled labour shortages showing no signs of letting up, NZIER survey shows
4th Apr 17, 1:31pm
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Construction firms in position to raise prices as they hit capacity buffers with skilled labour shortages showing no signs of letting up, NZIER survey shows
IMF warns NZ on household debt levels, proposes better CGT, land tax; Says RBNZ should have DTI tool; NZ$ overvalued
7th Mar 17, 1:11pm
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IMF warns NZ on household debt levels, proposes better CGT, land tax; Says RBNZ should have DTI tool; NZ$ overvalued
Auckland's housing market is not going to be getting any help from Australia's flat-lining labour market any time soon as net migration levels to NZ look set to stay high
26th Feb 17, 7:15am
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Auckland's housing market is not going to be getting any help from Australia's flat-lining labour market any time soon as net migration levels to NZ look set to stay high
PM English says RBNZ, Super Fund, ACC Fund and Housing NZ CEOs' pay-rise regimes set to change following outcry over Super Fund CEO Adrian Orr's 36% raise
21st Feb 17, 7:27am
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PM English says RBNZ, Super Fund, ACC Fund and Housing NZ CEOs' pay-rise regimes set to change following outcry over Super Fund CEO Adrian Orr's 36% raise