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CREDIT: BNZ: S&P credit rating outlook change 09:00am 
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CREDIT: BNZ: S&P credit rating outlook change

Exchange announcement

9 April 2020

S&P credit rating outlook change

Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) notes that S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has revised the
credit rating outlook for BNZ to negative from stable. This follows the
decision by S&P to revise the rating outlook to negative from stable for
Australia's four major banks (including BNZ's ultimate parent, National
Australia Bank Limited).

S&P has affirmed BNZ's 'AA-' long-term and 'A-1+' short-term issuer credit
ratings. All other ratings remain unchanged.

Ends

For further information, please contact:

Neil Bradley, Treasurer, BNZ
T. 09-976-5020, E. neil_bradley@bnz.co.nz
End CA:00351515 For:BNZ Type:CREDIT Time:2020-04-09 09:00:44

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