Government expected to announce new Reserve Bank governor on Wednesday

Tuesday 23 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 23 Sep 2025, 6:21pm

In this story Nicola Willis, Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Adrian Orr, Christian Hawkesby

The government is expected to announce a new Reserve Bank governor on Wednesday. Reports suggest the appointment may be a woman based overseas, which would make her the first woman to hold the role.

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1. RNZTue 23 Sep 2025, 12:49pm

   Government to announce new Reserve Bank governor (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 23 Sep 2025, 12:54pm

   Foreigner set to be appointed Reserve Bank governor - report (opens in new tab)

   • Who could be the next Reserve Bank governor? (opens in new tab) Tue 23 Sep 2025, 6:21pm