Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand
28 October 2026
Updated Governor media interviews
Governor Anna Breman will give the following media interviews on 28 – 29 October 2026. Please note that interview times are indicative and broadcast times are at the discretion of individual media outlets.
28 October 2026
- Bloomberg TV, Insight with Haslinda Amin from 4.30pm to 4.45pm
- NewstalkZB, Drive with Heather Du Plessis-Allan from 5.05pm
- RNZ, Checkpoint with Lisa Owen from 5:25pm to 5.35pm
29 October 2026
- Herald Now, Ryan Bridge Today from 7.05am to 7.15am
- NewstalkZB, Mike Hosking Breakfast from 7:10am
Updated speaking engagements
MPC members will undertake the following speaking engagements:
2026 Bank of Canada Annual Economic Conference
29 October 2026
Monetary Policy Committee external member Prasanna Gai will attend the 2026 Bank of Canada Annual Economic Conference in Ottawa, where he will take part in a Policy Panel on the Future of the International Monetary Financial System. The panel will be moderated by Grahame Johnson of the Bank of Canada, and the other panellists will be Kristin Forbes (MIT) and David Wolf (Fidelity Investments Canada).
Prasanna Gai’s remarks will be published on Friday 30 November.
UBS Australasia Conference 2026
10 November 2026
Chief Economist Paul Conway will speak at the UBS Australasia Conference 2026 in Sydney. His presentation titled, How Is the New Zealand Economy Tracking? Assessing Economic Conditions in an Uncertain Global Environment” will include a discussion on New Zealand’s economic conditions in an uncertain global environment, drawing on the September Monetary Policy Statement and October Monetary Policy Review. His presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. Discussion of monetary policy and the economic outlook will draw solely on published material, including the September Monetary Policy Statement and October Monetary Policy Review.
An audio recording of the presentation will be available upon request. He will also participate in a roundtable lunch held under the Chatham House Rule.
Conversation with the Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua
19 November 2026
Governor Anna Breman will speak to Institute of Directors Auckland Branch in a fireside chat followed by a Q&A session.
She will discuss the October Monetary Policy Review, including New Zealand’s economic outlook and conditions for households, businesses and communities. She will also discuss the Reserve Bank’s role and priorities and reflect on her first year as Governor. Discussion of monetary policy and the economic outlook will draw solely on published material, including the October Monetary Policy Review.
The event will not be livestreamed. An audio recording of the event will be made available upon request.
New Zealand Institute of International Affairs – Hawke’s Bay Branch Meeting
19 November 2026 (deferred event)
Chief Economist Paul Conway will speak at the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs – Hawke’s Bay Branch Meeting, sharing insights from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s October Monetary Policy Review. Using the presentation slides that will be published on 28 October, he will outline the key themes from the Review and answer questions from the audience.
No new insights beyond those contained in the October MPR will be shared. The event will not be livestreamed. An audio recording of the event will be made available upon request.
Hawke’s Bay Chamber of Commerce
19 November 2026 (deferred event)
Chief Economist Paul Conway will provide an economic update at a Hawke’s Bay Chamber of Commerce event. Drawing on the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s October Monetary Policy Review, he will discuss the implications for the New Zealand economy and the factors influencing the regional outlook for local businesses. The presentation will use the slides to be published on 28 October and will be followed by a Q&A session.
No new insights beyond those contained in the October MPR will be shared. The event will not be livestreamed. An audio recording of the event will be made available upon request.
More information
Upcoming events – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua
A list of media interviews with other Monetary Policy Committee members will be published on 29 October 2026.