Jason Attewell
Revised economic data shows New Zealand only entered recession in March 2024
19th Dec 24, 10:56am
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Revised economic data shows New Zealand only entered recession in March 2024
New Statistics Minister Andrew Bayly 'engaging with officials' as Statistics NZ runs behind on CPI review during cost of living crisis due to cost pressures
10th Feb 24, 9:10am
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New Statistics Minister Andrew Bayly 'engaging with officials' as Statistics NZ runs behind on CPI review during cost of living crisis due to cost pressures
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New Zealand’s trade deficit declined $600 million the in year ended September
13th Dec 23, 11:29am
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New Zealand’s trade deficit declined $600 million the in year ended September
Our statistics provider has responded to criticism of a lack of timely pricing data by greatly expanding the amount of information it will produce each month
18th Oct 23, 12:57pm
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Our statistics provider has responded to criticism of a lack of timely pricing data by greatly expanding the amount of information it will produce each month
New Zealand's economy grew 0.9% in the June quarter and avoided recession altogether
21st Sep 23, 10:52am
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New Zealand's economy grew 0.9% in the June quarter and avoided recession altogether
Stats NZ says the economy contracted 0.1% in the March quarter - the second quarter in a row of contraction
15th Jun 23, 10:57am
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Stats NZ says the economy contracted 0.1% in the March quarter - the second quarter in a row of contraction
Latest inflation figures have come in even hotter than economists and the Reserve Bank had forecast
18th Jul 22, 10:54am
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Latest inflation figures have come in even hotter than economists and the Reserve Bank had forecast
Stats NZ says unemployment rate now lowest since June 2008; Employment rate at 68.3% is highest since the series began 30 years ago; wage growth remains subdued
7th Nov 18, 11:12am
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Stats NZ says unemployment rate now lowest since June 2008; Employment rate at 68.3% is highest since the series began 30 years ago; wage growth remains subdued
Average annual housing costs rose faster than average annual household income over the past decade, Statistics NZ says
30th Oct 18, 11:07am
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Average annual housing costs rose faster than average annual household income over the past decade, Statistics NZ says
Figures from Stats NZ show unemployment is up slightly, but overall wage inflation has seen a sizeable boost
1st Aug 18, 11:15am
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Figures from Stats NZ show unemployment is up slightly, but overall wage inflation has seen a sizeable boost
At 4.5%, New Zealand’s unemployment rate is at its lowest since December 2008 and there are some promising signs wage inflation is beginning to pick up some steam
7th Feb 18, 11:06am
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At 4.5%, New Zealand’s unemployment rate is at its lowest since December 2008 and there are some promising signs wage inflation is beginning to pick up some steam
Statistics New Zealand says inflation for 2017 was just 1.6%, versus market expectations of 1.9%, after a virtually flat December quarter; Kiwi dollar falls
25th Jan 18, 11:01am
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Statistics New Zealand says inflation for 2017 was just 1.6%, versus market expectations of 1.9%, after a virtually flat December quarter; Kiwi dollar falls
Residential building activity falling in Auckland and Christchurch
Beneficiaries and lower-income groups have been hit the hardest by typical cost rises over the past year as housing and other price increases make their mark
27th Jul 17, 11:42am
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Beneficiaries and lower-income groups have been hit the hardest by typical cost rises over the past year as housing and other price increases make their mark
Flat prices in June quarter bring annual inflation rate back to 1.7% as cheaper petrol, domestic airfares offset rising rent, food and electricity prices
18th Jul 17, 10:55am
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Flat prices in June quarter bring annual inflation rate back to 1.7% as cheaper petrol, domestic airfares offset rising rent, food and electricity prices
CPI inflation of 2.2% in year to March beats expectations, with housing-related and transport prices on top of cigarette tax rise driving it
20th Apr 17, 10:59am
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CPI inflation of 2.2% in year to March beats expectations, with housing-related and transport prices on top of cigarette tax rise driving it
CPI rose 0.4% in December quarter against 0.3% market expectations; 1.3% inflation for the year; first time inflation has breached 1% in two years, taking it back into the RBNZ's targeted 1% to 3% band
26th Jan 17, 11:18am
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CPI rose 0.4% in December quarter against 0.3% market expectations; 1.3% inflation for the year; first time inflation has breached 1% in two years, taking it back into the RBNZ's targeted 1% to 3% band
Stats NZ reports NZ current account deficit fell by NZ$332 mln in September quarter; annual deficit falls to 3.3% of GDP from revised 3.4% in June
16th Dec 15, 11:03am
Stats NZ reports NZ current account deficit fell by NZ$332 mln in September quarter; annual deficit falls to 3.3% of GDP from revised 3.4% in June
Robust domestic demand and investment reflects a silver lining to NZ's widening trade deficit; Chinese imports hit record high in September
27th Oct 15, 3:30pm
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Robust domestic demand and investment reflects a silver lining to NZ's widening trade deficit; Chinese imports hit record high in September
Stats NZ reports NZ current account deficit rose by NZ$463 mln in June quarter; annual deficit rises to 3.5% of GDP from revised 3.4% in March
16th Sep 15, 11:03am
Stats NZ reports NZ current account deficit rose by NZ$463 mln in June quarter; annual deficit rises to 3.5% of GDP from revised 3.4% in March
Stats NZ reports NZ current account deficit reduced by NZ$751 mln in March quarter; annual deficit rises to 3.6% of GDP from 3.3% in December
17th Jun 15, 10:53am
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Stats NZ reports NZ current account deficit reduced by NZ$751 mln in March quarter; annual deficit rises to 3.6% of GDP from 3.3% in December
Exports to China slip as milk powder shipments soften, making Australia our top export market again for the first time in 17 months
29th Apr 15, 11:23am
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Exports to China slip as milk powder shipments soften, making Australia our top export market again for the first time in 17 months
Trade surplus rises to $920 mln, a record for a March month, according to Statistics New Zealand
29th Apr 14, 10:54am
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Trade surplus rises to $920 mln, a record for a March month, according to Statistics New Zealand
NZ annual current account deficit at 4.1% of GDP in September quarter, from revised 3.9% in June quarter
18th Dec 13, 10:59am
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NZ annual current account deficit at 4.1% of GDP in September quarter, from revised 3.9% in June quarter
NZ annual current account deficit at 4.3% of GDP, down from 4.5%