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• Reserve Bank of New Zealand to End Voting Anonymity in Major Transparency Overhaul

  Published: Apr 30, 2026

  Section: Banking & Finance

  In a significant departure from historical precedent, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) will begin disclosing how individual members of its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) vot...

• New Zealand Households Braced for Economic Impact as Inflation Forecasts Surge

  Published: Apr 17, 2026

  Section: Global Economy

  Infometrics warns that New Zealand faces persistent 4.8% inflation this quarter, driven by high fuel costs. The Reserve Bank’s 3% target remains out of reach until late 2027, likel...

• Kiwibank Economists Warn of Reckless Rate Hikes as Recession Risks Loom

  Published: Apr 14, 2026

  Section: Banking & Finance

  A sharp divide has emerged within the New Zealand banking sector over the Reserve Bank’s (RBNZ) upcoming interest rate decisions, with Kiwibank economists issuing a blunt warning a...