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flag New Zealand is reviewing its central bank’s pandemic-era policies, including rate cuts and asset purchases, due to inflation and housing spikes.

flag New Zealand has launched an independent review of its central bank’s pandemic-era monetary policies, led by economists Athanasios Orphanides and David Archer, to assess actions including a 0.25% interest rate cut and a $53 billion asset purchase program. flag The review, initiated by Finance Minister Nicola Willis, will examine decision-making, communication, use of unconventional tools, and coordination with fiscal policy. flag While these measures helped stabilize jobs and businesses, they also contributed to high inflation, a $10.3 billion loss on the asset program, and a 30% surge in house prices. flag The findings, expected by August 2026 and publicly released in September, aim to improve future crisis responses.

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