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Reserve Bank independence under spotlight as PM weighs in
The Spinoff — August 26, 2025Luxon’s comments about the OCR have stirred debate over political influence, just as the Reserve Bank begins weighing whether to relax rules that the government opposes.
Bishop wants house prices to fall. PM Luxon wants them to rise
Stuff — August 25, 2025House Minister Chris Bishop has openly called for house prices to fall. But Prime Minister Christopher Luxon wants to see modest increases.
‘I can often give my views’: Christopher Luxon says he gives ‘reckons’ to RBNZ Governor on cash rate calls
NZ Herald — August 25, 2025The comments potentially breach rules around the Bank's independence.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hits out at Israel over Gaza famine, will not hasten Palestinian statehood decision
NZ Herald — August 24, 2025The Government is set to decide next month whether to recognise a Palestinian state.
The Reserve Bank has bought some time for the Government
The Post — August 24, 2025OPINION: It's hardly carnival time, but a glimmer of better times ahead – and confirmation that the Government’s unimaginative wait-and-hope plan on the economy may work – will provide some relief for Christopher Luxon.
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