Adrian Orr
Government wants to cool housing market, but how?
Late next month the Government will announce initiatives designed to cool the property market and help first homebuyers.
Last year, Finance Minister Grant Robertson sought advice from Treasury and… Audio
NZ economy looking good, but still could be hit by Covid-19 shock - Adrian Orr
The Reserve Bank is warning that the shocks from the Covid-19 pandemic have yet to be felt, because of financial support measures put in place.
In its six monthly financial stability report, the Bank… Audio
Critics pick holes in government plea to Reserve Bank
Critics have been quick to pick holes in the Government's surprise plea for the Reserve Bank to help cool the rampant housing market.
The Bank's Governor has told the Finance Minister it already… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Bill Ralston and Lavina Good
Our weekend panellists, Bill Ralston and Lavina Good, look at some of the week's big news stories, including the latest Covid case in Auckland, whether we need certified Covid leave, the Napier floods… Audio
Reserve Bank Governor pushes back on criticism
The Reserve Bank Governor is coming under attack from Opposition politicians this morning.
ACT leader David Seymour says Adrian Orr is a liability because he's unconventional and a risk-taker.
… Audio
Coronavirus: Adrian Orr confident NZ financial system can handle virus blow
Bad debts and super-stressed household budgets are on the horizon.
The Reserve Bank says New Zealand's financial system is strong enough to withstand the impact of the Covid-19 virus.
Adrian Orr… Audio
Bank loans to businesses may get government backing
The Reserve Bank and other government agencies are talking to banks and business groups about possible government backing for loans to businesses. Audio
Coronavirus: Reserve Bank moves to quantitative easing
After making an emergency cut to the Official Cash Rate last week to an all-time low of 0.25percent, the Reserve Bank is taking further steps to cushion the economic impact of the Coronavirus… Audio
Adrian Orr: what more can the central bank do?
The Finance Minister Grant Robertson will unveil a multi-billion dollar rescue plan later today, to help combat the deepening impact of the Covid-19, expected to be worse than the Global Financial… Audio
The Reserve Bank moves to slash the cash rate
The Reserve Bank has moved to batten down the economic hatches with its move to slash the cash rate to a record low and a promise to go 'as big as is needed', in pumping money into the economy. Audio
Reserve Bank remains cautious about crypto-currencies
The Reserve Bank remains cautious about the development and recognition of crypto-currencies. Audio
Reserve Bank Governor : OCR on hold but coronavirus a "risk"
Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr talks to Kathryn about the decision to keep the Official Cash Rate on hold at one percent. He says economic growth is expected to accelerate later this year, but the… Audio
RBNZ in no rush to ease mortgage lending restrictions
The Reserve Bank's chosen not to loosen mortgage lending restrictions amid concerns it could heat up the housing market and lead to a rise in risky loans. Audio
Reserve Bank head criticised for shocking the market
Adrian Orr's leadership style at the Reserve Bank is under fire from an economics professor who says the governor's desire to court celebrity status by shocking the markets will damage confidence in… Audio
Sir John Key may be forced to stand down from banking role
Former Prime Minister Sir John Key could be forced to stand down from one of his banking roles rather than chair both the ANZ in New Zealand and sit on the board of its parent bank in Australia… Audio
Adrian Orr: The Reserve Bank governor taking on the Aussie banks
The Reserve Bank's Governor thinks the big 4 Australian banks are making too much money in NZ. Guyon Espiner investigates efforts to rein them in. Audio
What if money really did fall from the sky?
If the government gave everyone an extra $1000 to spend would we all be better off?
Bernard Hickey looks into the theory of helicopter money. Audio
Navigating the confusing waters of monetary policy
Newsroom's Bernard Hickey explains the latest OCR drop, what it means, and predicts its direction a year out. Audio
Early Business News for 4 July 2019
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Central bank warns of household and farm debt risk
Limits on risky mortgage lending are to stay unchanged, with the Reserve Bank concerned that household and farm debt is still too high. Audio