Commentators talk up the credentials of RBNZ governor-to-be Dr Anna Breman as a time to ‘reset and reaffirm’ independence.
But more borrowers expected to fall behind in repayments this year, according to the RBNZ.
If approved, the changes would take effect from June 1.
Central bank teases next month’s Financial Stability Report with an assessment on inclusion and stability.
Inflation falls to 6.7% in the March year, but domestic inflation still running red hot.
Most analysts had thought inflation would remain above 7%.
Stats NZ data reveals a net migration gain of 52,000 people in the year ended February – but will this add fuel to the inflation fire?
RBNZ taking ‘startlingly different’ path to Australian counterpart.
Governor Adrian Orr delivers greater than expected rise, with fears of an 'overcooked' economic slowdown.
Governor Philip Lowe holds cash rate target steady at 3.6% this month, but keeps further hikes on the table.