The Finance Minister's revealed top-level legal advice was sought over the Reserve Bank's battle with Treasury for funding.
The bank received less money than it anticipated in the latest funding round - which prompted Adrian Orr to quit as Governor.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny unpacks the issue further.
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