Reserve Bank of New Zealand meeting —

At its 2 September 2026 meeting, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand raised its policy rate from 2.50% to 2.75%. The decision passed unanimous.

Decision

hike — 2.50% to 2.75%

Vote: unanimous

Key passages

The Monetary Policy Committee today reached consensus to increase the OCR by 25 basis points to 2.75 percent.

Confirms a 25bp hike to 2.75% with consensus, setting the baseline tightening path.

The Committee remains vigilant and will respond as necessary to ensure inflation returns sustainably to the 2 percent target mid-point over the medium term.

Explicit vigilance and willingness to respond keeps upside inflation risks and further hikes in play.

Meeting documents

Background reading

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