In a post on social media, Peters said the Reserve Bank had no role in US politics and should not involve itself. Photo: RNZForeign Minister Winston Peters has urged the Reserve Bank governor to stay in her lane when it comes to United States domestic politics. In a post on social media, Peters said the Reserve Bank had no role in US politics and should not involve itself. "The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is statutorily independent of Central Government on matters of monetary policy. "We remind the Governor to stay in her New Zealand lane and stick to domestic monetary policy.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 14, 2026 03:17 UTC