We also look forward to beginning a public consultation process on what changes, if any, should be made to the monetary policy remit to ensure it is fit for purpose moving forward. We are conscious of the challenges facing monetary policy, and the role we can play as a central bank of a small open economy. “Kua takoto te Manuka, hikina, amohia”.
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