Reserve Bank of New Zealand meeting —

At its 26 November 2025 meeting, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand lowered its policy rate to 2.25%.

Decision

cut — 2.25%

Key passages

the Monetary Policy Committee agreed to reduce the Official Cash Rate to 2.25%.

Rate cut signals easing to support economy.

Inflation is at the top of our target range but will decline next year.

Inflation currently high but expected to fall, reducing urgency for further tightening.

Meeting documents

Background reading

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