Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is New Zealand's central bank, and its overall purpose is to maintain the stability and efficiency of the financial system. It does so in three ways:
Operating monetary policy so as to maintain price stability.
Promoting the maintenance of a sound and efficient financial system.
Meeting the currency needs of the public.
To support this, we have defined Our commitment to New Zealanders and the values by which we operate.
What we do - the Bank and its functions
General information about what the Reserve Bank does and its functions. This section includes:
A day in the life at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand
What is the Reserve Bank? Fact sheet no. 1
Central banking in New Zealand (PDF 1.1MB)
Accountability documents
Annual Report
Statement of Intent
Briefing on the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, October 2005
The Reserve Bank's Funding Agreement for 2005-2010
Policy Targets Agreement
