Graeme Wheeler
Economy’s ‘first responders’ now in the line of fire
Forceful but late interventions to combat inflation raise the risk of central bank overreactions
RBNZ faces communication challenges in new policy framework
Some observers think new monetary policy committee may add confusion, but Orr appears to be focusing on broader topics
RBNZ and Fed ran similar policies despite different mandates, paper finds
New Zealand’s inflation target led to similar policies as Fed’s dual mandate, researchers find
Adrian Orr to lead RBNZ in 2018
Former deputy takes over at a time when the central bank mandate is being called into question; Grant Spencer sets sights on retirement
Doubts emerge over RBNZ mandate plans
Acting governor Spencer says a dual mandate would have little impact, but expresses concern over a committee structure; former RBNZ economists weigh in
People: New Kyrgyz governor; six promotions in Sri Lanka
Kubanychbek Kulmatov takes over at NBKR after former governor departs early; six employees made assistant governors in Sri Lanka; and more
Graeme Wheeler: LVR restrictions seem to be working
RBNZ governor looks back over five turbulent years; says housing market restrictions have reduced systemic risk and the market seems to be cooling
People: RBNZ continues reshuffle; Fed appoints payments leader
Mills to fill Bascand’s shoes at RBNZ as assistant governor moves to financial stability; St Louis Fed vice-president to initiate faster payments project for the US central bank; and more
Wheeler hits out at commercial bank for unforgiving commentary
RBNZ governor says commentary threatens its integrity, damaging the central bank and financial markets; former RBNZ official says Wheeler overreacting
New Zealand government reviews monetary policy process
Opposition pledges it will make major changes to central bank mandate if elected
RBNZ’s Wheeler: policy now has ‘neutral bias’
Risks to future rate movements “equally weighted”, governor says, though plenty of domestic and global risks could knock the outlook off course
Valdovinos is victorious in the first set of Central Banking’s 2017 awards
Paraguay’s governor Carlos Fernández Valdovinos scoops Governor of the Year; RBNZ’s Leo Krippner wins Economics; three more market practitioner awards announced
Graeme Wheeler to stand down this year
RBNZ governor will not seek a second term; deputy to take interim role as succession process complicated by elections
New Zealand central bank asks for more macro-prudential powers
Capital’s housing prices "among the highest in the world", report says; heightened debt levels among farmers leave sector "vulnerable to future shocks"
RBNZ’s Wheeler stands by inflation targeting
Despite a host of challenges for central banks, flexible inflation targeting remains the “most appropriate” framework for New Zealand’s monetary policy, governor says
House prices complicate outlook as RBNZ holds
Central bank caught between strong NZ dollar and rising risks in the housing market; keeps rates on hold but further cut still remains in forecasts
Wheeler says further easing may be needed as RBNZ holds
Wheeler says interest rate cuts could be needed, though the RBNZ kept its key rate at 2.25% today; mixed picture with dairy export prices improving but currency still high
Embargoed lock-ups scrapped after RBNZ confirms leak
Report says a journalist leaked the March 10 cut to colleagues; Reserve Bank of New Zealand ends practice of allowing media and analysts advance access to rate decisions and major reports
RBNZ holds but hints at future easing as outlook worsens
New Zealand dollar reaches four-month low as Reserve Bank of New Zealand hints at prolonged inflation battle
Initiative of the year: Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s enterprise risk management system offers a best-practice example of how to build a framework from the ground up, with a small team and limited resources
RBNZ cuts rates for fourth time this year
Central bank resumes easing policy and lowers OCR by 25bp to 2.5%; expects inflation to move towards target range in early 2016