Prime Minister criticises Reserve Bank following chairman's resignation

Monday 1 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 1 Sep 2025, 9:32am

In this story Christopher Luxon, Reserve Bank of New Zealand, NZ Herald, Adrian Orr, Neil Quigley

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has criticised the Reserve Bank and its former chairman, Neil Quigley, following Quigley's resignation. This follows the departure of governor Adrian Orr earlier this year. Luxon stated that Quigley's decision to step down was correct to avoid further reputational damage.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 1 Sep 2025, 8:58am

   Quigley, Orr resignations: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon criticises handling (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesMon 1 Sep 2025, 9:32am

   Reserve Bank chairman's resignation 'not unusual': Luxon (opens in new tab)