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Stark contrast to Australia: RBNZ’s reveals inclusive cash findings

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15 Oct, 2026
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Rachel St Clair
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15 Oct, 2026
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Nine out of ten Kiwi’s said New Zealand needs a minimum standard for access to cash services regardless of if they live rurally or in an urban area, according to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. In Australia, however, we have no comparative data on community attitudes.
Stark contrast to Australia: RBNZ’s reveals inclusive cash findings
RBNZ Assistant Governor, Money, Karen Silk said: “People want better services when it comes to cash”. Background generated by AI.

Nine out of ten Kiwi’s said New Zealand needs a minimum standard for access to cash services regardless of if they live rurally or in an urban area, according to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. In Australia, however, we have no comparative data on community attitudes.

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