Reserve Bank board chair Neil Quigley resigns with immediate effect

Friday 29 August 2025 · 5 outlets · 8 reports · updated Sat 30 Aug 2025, 4:37pm

In this story Nicola Willis, Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Treasury, Adrian Orr, Neil Quigley, Rodger Finlay

Neil Quigley has resigned as the Reserve Bank of New Zealand board chair, effective immediately. Finance Minister Nicola Willis announced the departure following scrutiny regarding his handling of former Governor Adrian Orr's resignation. Quigley had served on the board for 15 years, including nine years as chairperson.

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1. 1NewsFri 29 Aug 2025, 5:55pm

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   • Reserve Bank board chair Neil Quigley resigns 'effective immediately' (opens in new tab) Fri 29 Aug 2025, 5:55pm
2. NZ HeraldFri 29 Aug 2025, 5:55pm

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3. StuffFri 29 Aug 2025, 5:59pm

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   • What we know about resignation of Reserve Bank chairperson Neil Quigley (opens in new tab) Sat 30 Aug 2025, 12:19pm
   • Reserve Bank in ‘very good standing’ despite resignations, finance minister says (opens in new tab) Sat 30 Aug 2025, 4:37pm
4. RNZFri 29 Aug 2025, 6:01pm

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5. Otago Daily TimesFri 29 Aug 2025, 6:08pm

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