Reserve Bank beginning GFC-era $30b spending spree
The RBNZ will begin a quantitative easing programme for the first time in NZ's history
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$30b buy: Reserve Bank's emergency move to keep interest rates low
"The programme aims to provide further support to the economy."
Reserve Bank quarantines cash for hygiene, has two years supply
Reserve Bank will quarantine money for 14 days.
Reserve Bank on coronavirus' 'severe impact': Unemployment, business failures
Bank: 'This is going to spill through to some more unemployment and business failures.'
All major banks pass on full OCR cut to customers
Westpac says it will pass on the full OCR cut.
Coronavirus emergency move: Reserve Bank cuts OCR to record low
The central bank was not scheduled to review the OCR until March 25.
Peter Lyons | All eyes on joblessness
Comment: A surge in joblessness would indicate our economy has slammed into reverse.
Robert MacCulloch: Reserve Bank needs to stick to its knitting
Comment: The Reserve Banks appears no longer content with its limited authority.
Rate cuts, fiscal stimulus in store for NZ if coronavirus hits harder
Still more fiscal stimulus looks likely if the coronavirus outbreak gets worse.
'Perfect storm': Coronavirus and drought to deliver 'short, sharp' shock to economy
New Zealand's economy faces a short sharp shock in first quarter, says economic institute.
Too relaxed? How the Reserve Bank estimated coronavirus risk
The Reserve Bank is relying on three channels to assess local coronavirus fallout.
Reserve Bank: house price rises driving consumer confidence
Central bank predicts mild hit from coronavirus, with households remaining confident.
Liam Dann: Economists warn of coronavirus shock
New jobs data points to strong NZ economy but coronavirus could cut 1st quarter GDP 0.6%.
Inflation hits Goldilocks zone
Inflation expected to rise, but reducing pressure on interest-rate settings.
Economist Cameron Bagrie on what he'd fix in the economy
Independent Economist Cameron Bagrie on what he'd fix in the economy.
Who's the hero of the GDP rebound? You are ... you and your credit card
Shoppers propped up GDP in the 3rd quarter, spending through the economy's darkest hour.
Australia's Merricks closes $140m refinancing deal with Van Leeuwen Dairy Group
South Island dairy group Van Leeuwen has refinanced $140m in debt.
Reserve Bank: More capital is better
Reserve Bank defends wanting banks to be able to cope with a one in 200 year storm.
LVRs 'kicking first home buyers while they're down': economist
Lending restrictions aimed at first home buyers are "barking up the wrong tree".
Did the hot housing market sway RBNZ's rate call?
RBNZ says it's conscious of a strong relationship between the economy and house prices.
RBNZ's Bascand says economy 'somewhere near' a turning point
The economy could be close to a turning point, according the RBNZ's Geoff Bascand.
Comment: Reserve Bank governor banks on help
Adrian Orr has stopped calling from help from the Beehive, but says the message is clear.
'Surprise' decision: NZ dollar, interest rates spike after RBNZ leaves OCR at 1%
The Reserve Bank has announced the OCR will remain on hold at 1 per cent.
Why Reserve Bank could drop interest rate below 1 per cent today
Softer outlook for inflation may tip the scales towards another cut to lending rates.
Peter Lyons: The end is nigh for our overvalued dollar
Comment: Could we be witnessing a return to the days of 'beggar thy neighbour'?
Cullen: Everyone wants a slice of the surplus
Comment: 'Welter of ignorance and self-interest' rises to call for a slice of the action.
Adrian Orr: The Reserve Bank governor taking on the Aussie banks
Adrian Orr wants to rein in the Australian-owned banks making record profits here.
Peter Lyons: We need a rethink to save our zombie economy
COMMENT: Our "rock star" economy was nothing more than a debt-fuelled mirage.
RBNZ says don't believe what banks say about capital
The RBNZ deputy governor warns the banking sector's view may not be good for the country.
Adrian Orr heading to the banker pow-wow that can change the world
RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr will mix with the world's top economists at Jackson Hole retreat.
How to make money from your mortgage
Bank offers world-first negative interest rate mortgage.
Auckland couple break mortgage for better deal with rival bank
A mortgage adviser says there's no harm in checking if you could reel in a better deal.
New Zealand's shock cash rate cut sends ripples across Tasman
COMMENT: NZ move has reminded Aussies how vulnerable their much larger economy is.
Leighton Smith: Adrian Orr - Genius or zombie?
COMMENT: If inflation is higher than interest paid you'd be crazy to keep, save or invest.