Reserve Bank Governor says market tightening exceeded intended levels

Monday 15 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 15 Dec 2025, 6:28pm

In this story Reserve Bank of New Zealand, ANZ, Westpac, Anna Breman

Dr Anna Breman stated that financial conditions have tightened more than the Reserve Bank intended. The Governor warned that recent mortgage rate hikes by banks could risk dampening the New Zealand economy.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 15 Dec 2025, 5:04pm

   Reserve Bank Governor Dr Anna Breman finally talks market down, as banks hike mortgage rates (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsMon 15 Dec 2025, 6:28pm

   Exclusive: RBNZ boss – mortgage rate hikes 'risk dampening NZ economy' (opens in new tab)