It's thought New Zealanders' faith in rural banks is dwindling. 

The Government's requested for the Finance and Expenditure and Primary Production select committees to lead a joint inquiry into rural banking. 

Rural Women NZ says their communities are facing a range of problems including banking competition and customer service. 

Chief Executive Gabrielle O'Brien told Mike Hosking that a lot of them are losing confidence in the banking sector. 

She says they hope the inquiry can address what needs to change and restore that confidence. 

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