Statistics NZ
After softer than expected April SPI figures, Westpac NZ economist says full impact of oil price rises yet to be felt through supply chain and a 'sharp rise' in inflation is still on the cards for the middle part of 2026
15th May 26, 4:26pm
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After softer than expected April SPI figures, Westpac NZ economist says full impact of oil price rises yet to be felt through supply chain and a 'sharp rise' in inflation is still on the cards for the middle part of 2026
Petrol and diesel prices surge, with Statistics NZ’s latest figures showing petrol prices jumped 34% over 2 months, with diesel prices up 95%
15th May 26, 11:36am
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Petrol and diesel prices surge, with Statistics NZ’s latest figures showing petrol prices jumped 34% over 2 months, with diesel prices up 95%
Substantial downturn in construction of new factories and industrial buildings
15th May 26, 11:02am
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Substantial downturn in construction of new factories and industrial buildings
Fewer New Zealanders leaving the country and more migrants arriving is pushing up migration-driven population growth
14th May 26, 12:01pm
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Fewer New Zealanders leaving the country and more migrants arriving is pushing up migration-driven population growth
Number of new homes consented in Q1 up 14.6% with average build costs up 2.2%
12th May 26, 3:58pm
Number of new homes consented in Q1 up 14.6% with average build costs up 2.2%
Improvements likely to show up in labour market data for March quarter, economists say, but it will be old news reflecting economic conditions before Middle East conflict began
3rd May 26, 6:00am
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Improvements likely to show up in labour market data for March quarter, economists say, but it will be old news reflecting economic conditions before Middle East conflict began
Total value of building work consented in the year to March was $28.4 billion, a 7.2% increase
1st May 26, 1:56pm
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Total value of building work consented in the year to March was $28.4 billion, a 7.2% increase
The New Zealand Census guided vital economic and social planning. What happens now it’s gone?
24th Apr 26, 10:03am
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The New Zealand Census guided vital economic and social planning. What happens now it’s gone?
Annual inflation 3.1% in March quarter, with electricity leading the way. Rent rise lowest in 16 years, petrol price rises show up for March quarterly rate
21st Apr 26, 11:08am
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Annual inflation 3.1% in March quarter, with electricity leading the way. Rent rise lowest in 16 years, petrol price rises show up for March quarterly rate
Brian Easton says aside from its Orwellian doublespeak, the proposed legislation to change how we count New Zealand requires an expert review
20th Apr 26, 9:39am
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Brian Easton says aside from its Orwellian doublespeak, the proposed legislation to change how we count New Zealand requires an expert review
Don't expect the March quarter to show much price pressure, economists say as some suggest annual inflation will soften slightly before it accelerates in the June quarter
19th Apr 26, 7:28am
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Don't expect the March quarter to show much price pressure, economists say as some suggest annual inflation will soften slightly before it accelerates in the June quarter
Spending on fuel rose in March, but it sucked the retail impulse out of apparel and hospitality, and we used credit cards to do most of that spending
17th Apr 26, 12:26pm
Spending on fuel rose in March, but it sucked the retail impulse out of apparel and hospitality, and we used credit cards to do most of that spending
Petrol prices jumped 19% while diesel prices increased 43% from February to March, according to Statistics New Zealand's latest Selected Price Indexes figures
17th Apr 26, 11:29am
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Petrol prices jumped 19% while diesel prices increased 43% from February to March, according to Statistics New Zealand's latest Selected Price Indexes figures
Fewer New Zealand citizens are leaving long-term and more are returning after an extended absence
14th Apr 26, 12:06pm
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Fewer New Zealand citizens are leaving long-term and more are returning after an extended absence
New dwelling consent numbers up 11.7% in year to February - retirement village unit numbers still in the doldrums
1st Apr 26, 11:56am
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New dwelling consent numbers up 11.7% in year to February - retirement village unit numbers still in the doldrums