Reserve Bank Communication Style Guide

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From: Marcus

Dear Reserve Bank of New Zealand,

I was wondering if you have any sort of style guide when it comes to economic publications by the Reserve Bank and if so, would you be able to release a copy?

For example; are there any particular keywords that the Reserve Bank recommends avoiding that could potentially spook the markets if used in something like a Financial Stability Report?

Yours faithfully,

Marcus

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From: Marcus <[FOI #33820 email]>
Sent: Monday, 23 February 2026 10:46 pm
To: Ministerial correspondence Mailbox <[RBNZ request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Reserve Bank Communication Style
Guide

 

Dear Reserve Bank of New Zealand,

I was wondering if you have any sort of style guide when it comes to
economic publications by the Reserve Bank and if so, would you be able to
release a copy?

For example; are there any particular keywords that the Reserve Bank
recommends avoiding that could potentially spook the markets if used in
something like a Financial Stability Report?

Yours faithfully,

Marcus

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