Reserve Bank of NZ

Reserve Bank of NZ Reserve Bank of New Zealand Te Pūtea Matua. We're New Zealand's Central Bank. We manage monetary policy, regulate the financial system, and supply currency.

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand Te Pūtea Matua is New Zealand’s central bank. We promote a sound and dynamic monetary and financial system. We work towards our purpose, vision and values by:

- Operating monetary policy to achieve and maintain price stability and support maximum sustainable employment
- Assisting the functioning of a sound and efficient financial system
- Meeting the currency need

s of the public
- Overseeing and operating effective payments systems
- Providing effective support services to the Bank.

There is one week left to have your say on our Keeping Cash Local consultation. We want to hear what you think about our...
24/07/2026

There is one week left to have your say on our Keeping Cash Local consultation.

We want to hear what you think about our proposed improvements to cash services across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Cash services are services that help you to:
- deposit cash into your bank account
- withdraw cash
- swap cash for a different mix of banknotes and coins.

Consultation closes 31 July 2026. Alternate formats of the consultation document are available, including Easy Read, Large Print, Audio, Braille and New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL).

Have your say here: https://www.rbnz.govt.nz/money-and-cash/access-to-cash

Today marks 107 years since the birth of Sir Edmund Hillary - one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most iconic figures.A mounta...
20/07/2026

Today marks 107 years since the birth of Sir Edmund Hillary - one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most iconic figures.

A mountaineer, adventurer and philanthropist, Hillary made history in 1953 when he and Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers confirmed to reach the summit of Mount Everest. He continued to inspire New Zealanders throughout his lifetime, through his dedication to charitable work and his accomplishments climbing and exploring the outdoor world.

Since 1992, his portrait has featured on New Zealand’s $5 note, which at the time made him the only living person who was not a head of state to feature on New Zealand cash.

Image: Two banknotes featuring Sir Edmund Hillary (Top - Series 7, Bottom - Series 5)

Matariki is a special time to honour the past, celebrate the present, and take time to set your intentions for the year ...
09/07/2026

Matariki is a special time to honour the past, celebrate the present, and take time to set your intentions for the year ahead. Mānawatia a Matariki ✨

09/07/2026

59 years tomorrow, dollars and cents replaced pounds, shillings and pence. During the transition, the Government ran a big campaign about the change. The character shown in this video, Mr Dollar, was the official animated spokesman to help New Zealanders understand how to use the new notes and coins.

The Monetary Policy Committee today agreed to raise the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 2.50%.• Ongoing effects...
08/07/2026

The Monetary Policy Committee today agreed to raise the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 2.50%.
• Ongoing effects from the Middle East conflict will keep inflation elevated in the near term.
• A drop in global oil prices has lowered costs and is supporting economic recovery.
• We will adjust the OCR to ensure inflation returns to the 2% target mid-point.

01/07/2026

Celebrating 1-year of the Depositor Compensation Scheme (DCS) protecting your money.

The DCS protects your money in the unlikely event that your deposit taker fails. Coverage is up to $100,000 per person, per deposit taker, and is automatic if your money is in DCS-protected accounts.

The DCS covers money held at deposit takers like ⬇️
• Banks
• Building societies
• Credit unions
• Finance companies that take retail deposits

Visit dcs.govt.nz to learn more

03/06/2026

Most of us hope for the best but plan for the worst – and that’s what stress testing does.
If you have savings in the bank, or insurance for your house, car or contents, you might be wondering if banks and insurers are prepared for the “what if?” events - like a sharp fall in house prices, a major natural disaster, or a global conflict.
We keep a close eye on banks and insurers to see how they would cope in severe economic situations. Our stress tests check whether they are strong enough to get through tough or unexpected scenarios.
Stress testing ensures your everyday financial services remain reliable – so you know your insurance claims can be paid, banks can keep lending even in hard times, your deposits stay safe, and the wider financial system is stable. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3ShtWeF

We’re inviting disabled people and their whānau and support persons to have their say on our proposal to make sure basic...
02/06/2026

We’re inviting disabled people and their whānau and support persons to have their say on our proposal to make sure basic cash services are available for everyone to access.

Alternate formats are now available to help you access information about the proposal and survey questions in a way that best meets your needs.

Information is available in:
• Easy Read
• Large Print
• Audio
• Braille
• New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL).

We want to make sure the proposal works for everyone, so it’s important we hear from you. Public consultation is open until 31 July 2026. Find the alternate formats here: https://www.rbnz.govt.nz/money-and-cash/access-to-cash/information-in-alternate-formats

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