A New Zealand central banker on Wednesday said the official interest rate will tend towards neutral in the absence of future shocks to the system as pandemic-related disruptions fade.

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford said the change will enable many visitors to extend their stays, leading to more spending in the country.

The country, which sank into a recession last year, is trying to entice highly skilled “digital nomads” to work in the island nation for up to nine months.

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand will introduce looser visa rules to allow holiday makers to work remotely while visiting the country, to boost its tourism sector and economy, it said on Monday.

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says New Zealand has apologised to Pacific countries for failing to consult them about policy changes affecting RSE workers. Photo / Mark Mitchell Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says New Zealand has apologised to Pacific countries for failing to consult them about changes to income and accommodation policies for RSE workers.

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People leaving New Zealand hit record levels in the 12 months to November 2024, in another sign of the weakness in the country’s economy that moved to a technical recession in the third quarter.

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A top New Zealand central banker said on Wednesday the official interest rate will move towards a lower, neutral level in the absence of future shocks to the system, as pandemic-related disruptions abate and inflation subsides.

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