The man at the centre of the economy for eight years has resigned, leaving without notice or explanation. 

Adrian Orr stepped down from his role as Reserve Bank governor on Wednesday. 

Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper says it would be beneficial to hear from Orr. 

"He's either accepting absolute defeat in what he set out to do, or he's saying ... 'I've done the job, now I'm out of here.' 

LISTEN ABOVE. 

The man at the centre of the economy for eight years has resigned, leaving without notice or explanation.&nbsp;
Adrian Orr stepped down from his role as Reserve Bank governor on Wednesday.&nbsp;
Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper says it would be beneficial to hear from Orr.&nbsp;
"He's either accepting absolute defeat in what he set out to do, or he's saying ... 'I've done the job, now I'm out of here.'&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE.&nbsp;

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent wraps the political week, discusses Adrian Orr's resignation, Phil Goff loses High Commissioner role, Trump's pause on tariffs

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