NewsRBNZ reports NZ$724 million dividend for 2025/26
The annual report also says operating expenditure fell 18%.
Event / data period: 2026-06-30
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IllustrationAt 30 June 2026 the RBNZ reported NZ$724m available above target capital, excluding unrealised gains; the Minister accepted the dividend. The prior amount was NZ$542m.
Expenses fell 18% year-on-year. Dividend is not total equity or profit; it follows target capital and distribution principles.
Data
RBNZ dividend and expenses
Annual dividend and expense change.
- Dividend, FY2025/26
- 724 million NZD
- 2026 · Observed
- Prior-year dividend
- 542 million NZD
- 2025 · Observed
- Operating expenditure decline
- 18 percent
- 2026 · Observed
Methodology
Dividend is not a profit measure; target capital and distribution principles apply.
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