Trade deficit
The deficit between what we earn overseas and what we spend has dropped to 6.4% of GDP, but remains at levels seen as too high by economists
18th Dec 24, 10:59am
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The deficit between what we earn overseas and what we spend has dropped to 6.4% of GDP, but remains at levels seen as too high by economists
The deficit between what we earn overseas and what we spend has remained at 6.7% of GDP, contrary to expectations that the ratio would decrease; deficit remains 'unsustainably wide'
18th Sep 24, 11:28am
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The deficit between what we earn overseas and what we spend has remained at 6.7% of GDP, contrary to expectations that the ratio would decrease; deficit remains 'unsustainably wide'
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Annual current account deficit falls $200 million with goods exports up $1 billion and service exports shrinking $900 million in March quarter
19th Jun 24, 11:45am
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Annual current account deficit falls $200 million with goods exports up $1 billion and service exports shrinking $900 million in March quarter
Inbound tourism helps reduce New Zealand's current account deficit by more than $7 billion in 2023
20th Mar 24, 11:41am
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Inbound tourism helps reduce New Zealand's current account deficit by more than $7 billion in 2023
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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
Hipkins' China visit occurs in the context of a worsening relationship between NZ’s largest trading partner and its traditional security partners
27th Jun 23, 6:40am
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Hipkins' China visit occurs in the context of a worsening relationship between NZ’s largest trading partner and its traditional security partners
John Mauldin says the Trump administration is right to get tough with China but bemoans how they are doing it. If you’re going to fight a trade war then don’t point the gun at yourself, he argues
26th Aug 19, 12:01pm
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John Mauldin says the Trump administration is right to get tough with China but bemoans how they are doing it. If you’re going to fight a trade war then don’t point the gun at yourself, he argues
August trade deficit driven to record high by rising costs of crude oil and diesel imports
26th Sep 18, 1:02pm
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August trade deficit driven to record high by rising costs of crude oil and diesel imports
It has been three months since the Prime Minister wrote to US President Donald Trump asking for an exemption to new tariffs – so why has there been so little development?
11th Jul 18, 2:35pm
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It has been three months since the Prime Minister wrote to US President Donald Trump asking for an exemption to new tariffs – so why has there been so little development?
Siah Hwee Ang looks at the fraught relationship between China and India pointing out the economic strengths of the two countries are actually complementary
30th Apr 18, 2:40pm
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Siah Hwee Ang looks at the fraught relationship between China and India pointing out the economic strengths of the two countries are actually complementary
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Wednesday; Trade deficit wider than expected, home loan approval growth softens, finance companies refund $1.5m
24th Aug 16, 3:58pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Wednesday; Trade deficit wider than expected, home loan approval growth softens, finance companies refund $1.5m
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
Although falling dairy exports continue, rising meat exports cushioned the impact last month making the 2014 result the second best November since 1991
23rd Dec 14, 11:09am
Although falling dairy exports continue, rising meat exports cushioned the impact last month making the 2014 result the second best November since 1991
Trade deficit grows to NZ$1.4 bln in year to November 2012 vs a surplus of NZ288 mln in year to Nov-11, despite strong exports to China
10th Jan 13, 11:19am
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Trade deficit grows to NZ$1.4 bln in year to November 2012 vs a surplus of NZ288 mln in year to Nov-11, despite strong exports to China
NZ trade deficit hits NZ$718 mln in October, equivalent to 21% of exports, and up from deficit of NZ$226 mln in October last year
27th Nov 12, 11:20am
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NZ trade deficit hits NZ$718 mln in October, equivalent to 21% of exports, and up from deficit of NZ$226 mln in October last year
Trend in NZ exports falls for third straight quarter from September 2011 peak, Stats NZ says; Trade deficit in June 2012 quarter of NZ$664 mln
25th Jul 12, 11:39am
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Trend in NZ exports falls for third straight quarter from September 2011 peak, Stats NZ says; Trade deficit in June 2012 quarter of NZ$664 mln
BusinessDesk: NZ monthly trade deficit widens more than expected as oil imports jump
27th Oct 11, 11:48am
BusinessDesk: NZ monthly trade deficit widens more than expected as oil imports jump
NZ exports up 24% in October from a year ago on strong dairy prices, Stats NZ says
29th Nov 10, 11:05am
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NZ exports up 24% in October from a year ago on strong dairy prices, Stats NZ says
Petroleum, car and fertiliser imports help drive worse July trade deficit than expected
30th Aug 10, 11:17am
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Petroleum, car and fertiliser imports help drive worse July trade deficit than expected
NZ trade balance remains in deficit in November; Export trend still negative (Update 1)
7th Jan 10, 11:40am
NZ trade balance remains in deficit in November; Export trend still negative (Update 1)
Economic weather report: Trade deficit improves, but only because imports fell faster than exports
27th Nov 09, 5:15pm
Economic weather report: Trade deficit improves, but only because imports fell faster than exports
NZ trade deficit widens by more than expected in August, but still better than 2008 (Update 3)
25th Sep 09, 11:16am
NZ trade deficit widens by more than expected in August, but still better than 2008 (Update 3)
NZ trade deficit narrows in July; Exports to China overtake exports to USA (Update 3)
27th Aug 09, 11:31am
NZ trade deficit narrows in July; Exports to China overtake exports to USA (Update 3)
March trade surplus biggest since 2002; yearly trade deficit contracts further
29th Apr 09, 11:56am
March trade surplus biggest since 2002; yearly trade deficit contracts further
New Zealand's trade deficit smallest in 8 years in January (Updated)
26th Feb 09, 11:13am
New Zealand's trade deficit smallest in 8 years in January (Updated)