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Finance minister says yes, yes, yes to RBNZ transparency reform
Economy

Finance minister says yes, yes, yes to RBNZ transparency reform

Willis says she doesn't think system is broken, but needs incremental improvements. 

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Smaller lenders eye prudential requirements in RBNZ review
Economy

Smaller lenders eye prudential requirements in RBNZ review

NBDTA proposed a total capital ratio of 10.5% of risk-weighted assets.

Why NZ's US tariff rates could rise on a whim
Primary Sector

Why NZ's US tariff rates could rise on a whim

NZ's trade surplus with the US is likely to go up. Donald Trump won't like that.

Greg Hurrell 09 Oct 2025
Cost-benefit issues in spotlight amid RBNZ review
Economy

Cost-benefit issues in spotlight amid RBNZ review

The Reserve Bank of NZ had received 42 submissions to the review.

Andy Macdonald 09 Oct 2025


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