How loose are monetary conditions in New Zealand?

Our estimated Taylor Rule shows that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is keeping interest rates lower than current economic conditions would usually warrant in an effort to boost inflation. If the economy weakens as we expect, then this implies that rates will need to fall to 2.0%, which could prompt the New Zealand to weaken to around US$0.60.  

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