The Reserve Bank of New Zealand stated that this decision reduces the risk of needing to further raise the Official Cash Rate (OCR) in the future. Future policy decisions will depend on the Committee's assessment of the balance of risks to inflation

2026-09-02

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand stated that this decision reduces the risk of needing to further raise the Official Cash Rate (OCR) in the future. Future policy decisions will depend on the Committee's assessment of the balance of risks to inflation over the medium term.