Sees annual CPI 1.7 pct by march 2019 (pvs 2.0 pct)
Domestic economic growth is projected to strengthen
NZD has firmed, assume it will ease in the period ahead
Future headline inflation expected to tend upwards towards the midpoint of the target band
Longer-term inflation expectations remain well anchored at around 2 percent
Numerous uncertainties remain and monetary policy may need to adjust accordingly
Labour market conditions continue to tighten
GDP growth in second half is expected to strenghthen