Adrian Orr, who unexpectedly resigned as New Zealand's central bank governor on Wednesday, had a reputation as a maverick policymaker unafraid to surprise financial markets, and who clashed repeatedly with current Finance Minister Nicola Willis.

Former Reserve Bank senior staffer Geoff Mortlock ranks Adrien Orr as the least competent Reserve Bank Governor New Zealand's ever had.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says she was aware of discussions between Orr and the Reserve Bank board for 'the past few days' but won't reveal their nature

(Reuters) - Adrian Orr, who unexpectedly resigned as New Zealand's central bank governor on Wednesday, had a reputation as a maverick policymaker unafraid to surprise financial markets, and who clashed repeatedly with current Finance Minister Nicola Willis.

The rumour mill is turning, following Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Adrian Orr’s shock resignation ahead of his second five-year term ending in 2028. T (RB

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Adrian Orr has unexpectedly resigned without giving a reason for his sudden departure.Orr, who still has three years to serve in his second five-year term, made the announcement in a short statement Wednesday in Wellington.

The head of New Zealand's central bank resigned suddenly on Wednesday, ending a seven-year term that had become contentious at times after painfully high interest rates tipped the country into its worst downturn since 1991.

New Zealand central bank's governor Adrian Orr has resigned after seven years and will complete service on March 31, according to an official statement.

Adrian Orr, governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ), has resigned unexpectedly, cutting his second term short by three years. His departure comes as the country faces its worst economic downturn since 1991,