The Reserve Bank of New Zealand promotes a sound and dynamic monetary and financial system. We work towards our vision by: operating monetary policy to achieve and maintain price stability, assisting the functioning of a sound and efficient financial system, meeting the currency needs of the public and overseeing and operating efficient payment systems.
The next OCR announcement is on Thursday 30 July just after 9am.
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The Reserve Bank today announced the release of its prudential liquidity policy for banks.
The Reserve Bank’s focus for the year ahead remains on the stability of the financial system and economy in the face of an uncertain global environment, Acting Governor Grant Spencer said today, releasing the Bank’s Statement of Intent (SOI) for 2009-2011 (PDF 154KB).
Forecasting the New Zealand economy is the main focus of the June 2009 Reserve Bank of New Zealand Bulletin, released today.
Read about the Bank's new role as regulator of non-bank deposit takers. Now updated with information on recent consultation papers and exemptions from the non-bank deposit takers regime.
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