Adrian Orr
Adrian Orr is the Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, a position he has held since 2018. He is known for his expertise in monetary policy and financial stability, and has played a crucial role in navigating New Zealand's economic landscape, particularly during challenging times such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Orr is recognized for his commitment to transparency and effective communication in monetary policy decisions.
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Adrian Orr was the former bank governor whose handling of Covid’s economic fallout is being questioned.
Willis, Luxon and the perils of trying to be too clever – Heather du Plessis-Allan
New Zealand· 2026-02-15
Adrian Orr was the former Reserve Bank governor who faced controversy during his tenure.
Danyl McLauchlan’s annual awards for political bravery & buffoonery, from Schrödinger’s Legislation Prize to the Boo Radley AwardNew Zealand· 2025-12-14
The departure of Adrian Orr has been one of the biggest and most distracting economic stories of the year.
Surviving in ‘25: Was the year really as bad as it felt? - Liam DannNew Zealand· 2025-12-13
The former governor received a $416,000 payout after departing the bank.
Ombudsman complaint prompts Reserve Bank to disclose it quadrupled Auckland lease costsNew Zealand· 2025-11-11
Adrian Orr was paid $804,802 for the 2024 financial year.
New Reserve Bank Governor announced: Swedish economist Dr Anna Breman gets top jobNew Zealand· 2025-09-24
Adrian Orr was warned he might be asked to be sacked as Reserve Bank Governor.
What Stuart Nash’s gaffe means for NZ First; something’s cooking in Te Pāti Māori – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-09-11
Adrian Orr resigned as Governor of the Reserve Bank amid concerns over funding requests.
Budget 2025: Confidential documents reveal new details of KiwiSaver, health funding, $8.5b holeNew Zealand· 2025-09-04
Adrian Orr’s sudden resignation as Reserve Bank Governor in March was a key point of discussion.
Labour’s Barbara Edmonds admits error as she challenges Nicola Willis to ‘be honest’ about Reserve Bank sagaNew Zealand· 2025-08-31
Adrian Orr was the former Governor of the Reserve Bank who had a testy meeting with Treasury and Finance Minister.
Australia-Iran scandal puts New Zealand in another tough spot; who was Helen Clark’s ‘victim’? – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-08-28
Adrian Orr was the previous governor of the Reserve Bank who resigned following a dispute over funding.
Reserve Bank doubles Auckland office space, plans $14.5m fit-out just as staff redundancies hitNew Zealand· 2025-08-25
the fact that the last Governor, Adrian Orr, resigned over a disagreement with Finance Minister Nicola Willis over the bank’s funding and the regulation of trading bank capital requirements.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he does not direct Reserve Bank on rate cutsNew Zealand· 2025-08-25
Adrian Orr is noted for resigning as Governor of the Reserve Bank over a disagreement with Finance Minister Nicola Willis.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he gives ‘reckons’ to RBNZ Governor on cash rate callsNew Zealand· 2025-08-24Adrian Orr’s Reserve Bank hiring spree unwound, with proposal for 1 in 4 jobs to be cut.
Adrian Orr’s Reserve Bank hiring spree unwound, with proposal for 1 in 4 jobs to be cutNew Zealand· 2025-08-12
Adrian Orr resigned as Reserve Bank governor amid disagreements over funding.
Treasury releases minutes of meeting Adrian Orr had with Nicola Willis before he resigned as Reserve Bank governorNew Zealand· 2025-07-30
The disagreement between Orr and the board led to his resignation, frantically announced the day before the bank hosted an international conference.
Reserve Bank chairman Neil Quigley apologised for Adrian Orr losing his cool in the lead-up to his shock resignationNew Zealand· 2025-07-24
Adrian Orr is the RBNZ chairman who faced criticism before his resignation.
The Government’s homelessness problem; Christopher Luxon and his minced oath – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-07-24
The Government had no plan for replacing former Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr.
John Key is right that New Zealand needs to cut interest rates but we need more than that too - Richard PrebbleNew Zealand· 2025-07-23
Adrian Orr resigned from his position as Governor of the Reserve Bank amid disagreements over funding.
Reserve Bank chairman Neil Quigley responds to allegations around Adrian Orr’s resignationNew Zealand· 2025-07-23
Adrian Orr mismanaged monetary policy over several years according to John Key.
Sir John Key urges 100-basis-point interest rate cut to boost NZ economyNew Zealand· 2025-07-18
The tug of war between previous RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr and the Government over funding led to Orr’s resignation earlier this year.
Are the Reserve Bank’s employee benefits gold standard or pretty standard?New Zealand· 2025-07-16
Adrian Orr was the Reserve Bank Governor at the time and has since resigned.
Nicola Willis reveals former acting Reserve Bank Governor Grant Spencer as new board memberNew Zealand· 2025-07-01
Adrian Orr resigned after criticism of his handling of monetary policy.
Letters: Does the world really need more weapons?New Zealand· 2025-06-16
Adrian Orr is mentioned alongside Dawn Freshwater regarding high salaries.
Letters: The war drums are now beating; will the business boost stimulate the local economy?New Zealand· 2025-06-13
The bank took four long months to confirm that Adrian Orr’s resignation in March was over a disagreement.
The undercover zingers in Jacinda Ardern’s memoir; why Fieldays is a magnet for politicians – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-06-12
Adrian Orr resigned as he wanted more funding for the central bank than what the Government was willing to provide.
Nicola Willis criticises Reserve Bank over handling of Adrian Orr resignationNew Zealand· 2025-06-12Adrian Orr's resignation from the Reserve Bank was attributed to disagreements over funding.
Reserve Bank’s lack of transparency around Adrian Orr’s resignation erodes its credibilityNew Zealand· 2025-06-12Adrian Orr resigned as Governor of the Reserve Bank over a funding disagreement with the Government.
Reserve Bank reveals Adrian Orr resigned as Governor over ‘distressing’ funding disagreementNew Zealand· 2025-06-11Adrian Orr resigned as the governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand amid restructuring and funding disputes.
Reserve Bank delays releasing information on Adrian Orr’s shock resignation, as restructure sees executives leaveNew Zealand· 2025-06-06
Adrian Orr stepped down as Governor of the Reserve Bank in March.
Inside Economics: Reserve Bank’s big rate call today, plus are flat whites cheaper now than in the 1990s?New Zealand· 2025-05-28
Adrian was the governor of the Reserve Bank for seven years and led the bank through some of its most significant challenges, including the Covid-19 pandemic.
Adrian Orr surfaces for farewell party with Reserve Bank staff, as questions remain over his resignationNew Zealand· 2025-05-02