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Clear communicator required at top of RBNZ, says Kiwibank’s Kerr

Adrian Orr’s sudden departure partway through his second five-year term leaves a major gap to fill.

Illustration: Michael Hickmott.

The next Reserve Bank governor needs to be a clear communicator and have a military focus on inflation-targeting, argues Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr.

Adrian Orr announced his shock resignation yesterday after seven years at the central bank – partway through his second five-year term.

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Jonathan Mitchell Thu, 06 Mar 2025
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