Leighton Smith Podcast #319 - March 11th 2026 - Robert MacCulloch

Leighton Smith Podcast #319 - March 11th 2026 - Robert MacCulloch

From The Leighton Smith Podcast by Newstalk ZB

March 11, 2026 · 1h 13m

About this episode

Professor Robert MacCulloch discusses the Reserve Bank's announcement on cash and ATM availability, along with issues of privacy and government control.

The recent announcement by the Reserve Bank focused on the availability of cash and ATM’s, and commercial bank branches. The Reserve Bank is currently seeking feedback on these possible changes from the public. Professor Robert MacCulloch, (who once worked at the Reserve Bank), is forthright in his commentary. His thoughts on cash, CBDC’s, and privacy versus government control are invaluable. As are your thoughts in The Mailroom with Mrs Producer. File your comments and complaints at Leighton@newstalkzb.co.nz OR Carolyn@newstalkzb.co.nz Haven't listened to a podcast before? Check out our simple how-to guide. Listen here on iHeartRadio Leighton Smith's podcast also available on iTunes: To subscribe via iTunes click here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Leighton Smith

Guest: Robert MacCulloch

Topics covered

  • cash availability
  • ATM access
  • commercial banks
  • CBDC
  • privacy
  • government control
  • public feedback

Keywords

  • Reserve Bank
  • cash
  • ATM
  • CBDC
  • privacy
  • government control
  • public feedback

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Organizations: Reserve Bank, Newstalk ZB, iHeartRadio, iTunes

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