This is an HTML version of an attachment to the Official Information request 'Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) DPMC privy to discussions'.



 
 
 
 
 
21 December 2023 
 
J Bruning 
[FYI request #25205 email] 
 
Ref: OIA-2023/24-0371 
 
Dear J Bruning 
 
Official Information Act request relating to advice and communications between the 
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance discussing Central Bank Digital Currencies 
 
Thank you for your request made under the Official Information Act (the Act), received on 16 
December 2023. You requested: 
 
“ Al  advice/memos/reports/communications between Prime Minister and/or Cabinet 
and the Minister of Finance (or acting Minister of Finance) which refer to or discuss 
central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). From March 2022 – December 16 2023. ” 
 
I believe the information you have requested is more closely connected with the functions of 
the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. Accordingly, I have decided to transfer your request to the 
Reserve Bank of New Zealand under section 14(b)(ii) of the Act. 
 
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has the usual timeframes under the Act from receipt of this 
transfer to make a decision on your request.  
 
 
 
Yours sincerely 
 
 
 
Amy Teague 
Manager, Ministerial Services  
 
 
4839893 
 
Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand 6011 
 
  64 4 817 9700     Facsimile 64 4 472 3181     www.dpmc.govt.nz