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New Zealand Food Prices Increase 4.4 Percent Annually
Food prices in New Zealand have risen 4.4 percent in the year to May 2025, according to Stats NZ. This follows a 3.7 percent increase in the year to April 2025. The rise was driven by higher prices for the…
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NZ Retail Spending Slightly Down in May 2025
Spending in New Zealand's retail industries saw a slight dip in May 2025, according to the latest electronic card transactions (ECT) data. Stats NZ reported that overall retail spending decreased by 0.2 percent, a drop of $9.9 million compared to…
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Internal Migration Up Slightly in New Zealand
Stats NZ data reveals that 2.2 million New Zealanders moved within the country between 2018 and 2023. The 2018 Census recorded just under 1.8 million internal moves since 2013. While the number of movers increased in 2023, the proportion of…
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New Zealanders Work Longer, Says Stats NZ
Stats NZ reported today that New Zealanders are entering the workforce sooner and working later in life. According to 2023 Census data, teenage participation in the workforce has increased compared to previous censuses. Dr. Rosemary Goodyear, 2023 Census spokesperson, noted…
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NZ Building Volume Flat in March 2025 Quarter
New Zealand's total building volume remained stable in the March 2025 quarter, according to Stats NZ. The seasonally adjusted figures showed no change from the December 2024 quarter, with residential building increasing by 2.6 percent, offset by a 3.9 percent…
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Stats NZ to Release Key Economic and Population Data
Stats NZ is set to release a series of key statistical reports over the next week, covering various sectors of the New Zealand economy and population. On June 5, 2025, the value of building work put in place for the…
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New Zealand Population to Exceed 6 Million by 2040
New Zealand's population is projected to surpass 6 million by 2040, according to Stats NZ. The current population of Aotearoa New Zealand is 5.3 million. Net international migration is expected to account for two-thirds of this growth, with the remaining…
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Dairy Price Surge Drives Increase in New Zealand Export Prices
New Zealand's export prices surged 7.1 percent in the March 2025 quarter, driven by rising dairy prices, Stats NZ reported today. This increase has pushed export prices 17 percent higher than a year ago, marking a significant climb since March…
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NZ Greenhouse Gas Emissions Drop Slightly in 2023
New Zealand's gross greenhouse gas emissions from industries and households saw a slight decrease of 0.8 percent in the year ended December 2023, according to Stats NZ. Emissions totaled 78,778 kilotonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent, a reduction of 612 kt…
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New Zealand Home Consents Drop 17% in April 2025
New Zealand's Stats NZ reported a 17% decrease in new home consents for April 2025 compared to April 2024, with a total of 2,418 new homes consented. According to economic indicators spokesperson Michelle Feyen, the decline may be attributed to…
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NZ Local Authority Financial Statistics Released for Year Ended June 2024
Financial statistics for New Zealand's territorial and regional councils' core non-trading activities for the year ended June 2024 have been released by Stats NZ. The Local Authority Census for the June 2024 year experienced less than full coverage. For the…
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New Zealand Retail Sales Volume Rises 0.8% in March 2025 Quarter
New Zealand's retail sector saw a slight increase in sales volume during the March 2025 quarter, according to Stats NZ. The total volume of retail sales rose by 0.8 percent compared to the December 2024 quarter, after adjusting for price…
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New Zealand's Trade Surplus Soars to $1.4 Billion in April 2025
New Zealand's merchandise trade surplus reached $1.4 billion in April 2025, a significant increase from the $12 million deficit in April 2024, according to Stats NZ. This marks one of only four monthly surpluses exceeding $1 billion for New Zealand,…
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