Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Wheeler is still chatting away at the press conference

Earlier: RBNZ monetary policy announcement: CUTS RATES

Also: Forex technical analysis: NZDUSD heads lower after surprise cut

and RBNZ's Wheeler: Believes NZD has significant way to fall still

So, more from Wheeler:

  • Lower currency woud help dairy farmers
  • Says today's rate cut wasn;t insurance
  • Says 2014 rate cuts were not a mistake
  • Immigration decline may help dampen Auckland house price rises
  • Says 1 to 3 % inflation band is still appropriate
  • Says 2% inflation goal appropriate

Also, from McDermott:

  • Says neutral rate is still around 4.5%

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News conference now concluded