Petrol prices
ASB senior economist Mark Smith says the latest Selected Price Indexes give some comfort inflation is moderating from its 4.1% peak
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ASB senior economist Mark Smith says the latest Selected Price Indexes give some comfort inflation is moderating from its 4.1% peak
Statistics NZ's latest Selected Price Indexes show petrol and diesel prices decreasing month-on-month, but airfares surging with domestic airfares up 21% month-on-month
Statistics NZ's latest Selected Price Indexes show petrol and diesel prices decreasing month-on-month, but airfares surging with domestic airfares up 21% month-on-month
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Government will extend its temporary fuel support measures, saying ‘based on the data in front of us, it remains too soon to declare a sustained stabilisation in the fuel price’
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Government will extend its temporary fuel support measures, saying ‘based on the data in front of us, it remains too soon to declare a sustained stabilisation in the fuel price’
‘A sharp bounce’: Latest ANZ-Roy Morgan NZ Consumer Confidence Survey shows consumer confidence lifted 8 points in July as expectations around the economic outlook improve
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‘A sharp bounce’: Latest ANZ-Roy Morgan NZ Consumer Confidence Survey shows consumer confidence lifted 8 points in July as expectations around the economic outlook improve
Annual household living costs rose 3.2% in the June quarter with petrol prices the biggest contributor to the increase, Statistics NZ says
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Annual household living costs rose 3.2% in the June quarter with petrol prices the biggest contributor to the increase, Statistics NZ says
'I do not control Donald Trump': Finance Minister Nicola Willis calls latest inflation rise 'Trump spike', Labour, Greens unconvinced
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'I do not control Donald Trump': Finance Minister Nicola Willis calls latest inflation rise 'Trump spike', Labour, Greens unconvinced
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Annual inflation hits 4.1% in the June quarter with petrol leading the way
Stats NZ's latest Selected Price Indexes figures show petrol and diesel prices continue to dip month-on-month, food prices still rising with annual milk prices increasing every month for the last two years
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Stats NZ's latest Selected Price Indexes figures show petrol and diesel prices continue to dip month-on-month, food prices still rising with annual milk prices increasing every month for the last two years
Following May’s SPI figures, bank economists have revised their inflation projections for the June quarter and while the US-Iran deal is welcomed, it ‘doesn’t fully unwind the global oil supply shock’
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Following May’s SPI figures, bank economists have revised their inflation projections for the June quarter and while the US-Iran deal is welcomed, it ‘doesn’t fully unwind the global oil supply shock’
Petrol and diesel prices dip month-on-month, food prices rise 1% due to global milk prices increasing in May
Petrol and diesel prices dip month-on-month, food prices rise 1% due to global milk prices increasing in May
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Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says announcement of US-Iran deal 'a step towards reducing tensions and promoting stability in a region critical to global economic security'
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Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says announcement of US-Iran deal 'a step towards reducing tensions and promoting stability in a region critical to global economic security'
Simon Johnson and Amir Kermani sketch four scenarios for the Persian Gulf - none of which bode well for global stability
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Simon Johnson and Amir Kermani sketch four scenarios for the Persian Gulf - none of which bode well for global stability
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
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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%
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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%
Lynda Moore finds that business investment decisions are less about the money plan, and more about what the investment represents
Lynda Moore finds that business investment decisions are less about the money plan, and more about what the investment represents