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Next OCR announcement in NZ - Calendar for 2026

Key dates for the official cash rate in 2026 and 2027

Last updated: 10 February 2026 | 3 min read

The 2026 OCR announcement dates

The Reserve Bank is a government owned entity that sets interest rates.

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