Rodger Finlay appointed as new Reserve Bank board chair

Thursday 27 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 27 Nov 2025, 10:55am

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

Former investment banker Rodger Finlay has been appointed chairperson of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. Finlay has been acting in the role since August following the resignation of Neil Quigley. Finance Minister Nicola Willis stated the appointment is part of a leadership refresh.

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   New Reserve Bank board chairman named (opens in new tab)