RBNZ Interest Rate Decision

Next RBNZ rate decision dates RBNZ Interest Rate Decision 9 December 2026

RBNZ Interest Rate Decision is next released on Wed 9 Dec 2026 at 01:00 UTC. The last release came in at 2.75% against a forecast of 3.0%.

Latest results · times in UTC
Released	For	Actual	Forecast	Previous
28 Oct 2026	—	2.75%	3.0%	2.75%
2 Sep 2026	—	2.75%	2.75%	2.50%
8 Jul 2026	—	2.50%	2.50%	2.25%
27 May 2026	—	2.25%	2.25%	2.25%
8 Apr 2026	—	2.25%	2.25%	2.25%
18 Feb 2026	—	2.25%	2.25%	2.25%
26 Nov 2025	—	2.25%	2.25%	2.5%
8 Oct 2025	—	2.5%	2.75%	3%
20 Aug 2025	—	3%	3%	3.25%
9 Jul 2025	—	3.25%	3.25%	3.25%
28 May 2025	—	3.25%	3.25%	3.5%
9 Apr 2025	—	3.5%	3.5%	3.75%

What it measures

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand announces its Official Cash Rate (OCR), the benchmark that influences borrowing costs across the country. The RBNZ aims to keep inflation between 1% and 3% over the medium term, centred on 2%, while supporting sustainable employment.

Why it moves the NZD

A higher-than-expected OCR usually supports the NZD because it raises the return on New Zealand assets and tightens financial conditions. A cut or a more dovish-than-expected decision usually weakens it; this is among the most important events for the currency.

Released: Irregular

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Questions

Is the RBNZ rate decision today?

No. The next RBNZ rate decision is on Wed 9 Dec 2026 at 01:00 UTC.

What time is the RBNZ rate decision released?

At 01:00 UTC: 20:00 in New York, 01:00 in London, 02:00 in Amsterdam, 03:00 in Johannesburg, 02:00 in Lagos. The next RBNZ rate decision is on Wed 9 Dec 2026 at 01:00 UTC.

Updated daily from the release schedule. Last checked Wed 4 Nov 2026.