Statistics NZ
Migration-driven population growth has more than doubled compared to pre-Covid levels
15th Nov 23, 11:26am
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Migration-driven population growth has more than doubled compared to pre-Covid levels
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Economists are reviewing their inflation and interest rate forecasts after new Stats NZ pricing information suggests the rate of inflation in the current quarter may be slower than expected
15th Nov 23, 8:24am
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Economists are reviewing their inflation and interest rate forecasts after new Stats NZ pricing information suggests the rate of inflation in the current quarter may be slower than expected
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Stats NZ says food prices 'fell across the board in October'; Stats NZ has also released a new monthly series of pricing data to give more timely inflation information; airfares now dropping quickly, rents still rising, tobacco up sharply
14th Nov 23, 11:07am
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Stats NZ says food prices 'fell across the board in October'; Stats NZ has also released a new monthly series of pricing data to give more timely inflation information; airfares now dropping quickly, rents still rising, tobacco up sharply
The economy is growing much slower than usual and unemployment is rising
The unemployment rate lifts to 3.9% from 3.6% while broader measures also weaken
1st Nov 23, 11:01am
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The unemployment rate lifts to 3.9% from 3.6% while broader measures also weaken
Value of building consents issued in September down $817 million year-on-year
31st Oct 23, 12:11pm
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Value of building consents issued in September down $817 million year-on-year
The Reserve Bank expects labour market figures out in the coming week to show a further rise in unemployment. As long as the central bank gets its wish then the Official Cash Rate will remain 'on hold' after the next review in November
29th Oct 23, 6:00am
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The Reserve Bank expects labour market figures out in the coming week to show a further rise in unemployment. As long as the central bank gets its wish then the Official Cash Rate will remain 'on hold' after the next review in November
Migrants' share of the housing market continues to steadily increase
Immigration driven population growth in Auckland means demand for housing is starting to exceed supply
26th Oct 23, 10:40am
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Immigration driven population growth in Auckland means demand for housing is starting to exceed supply
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Stats NZ says the country's population grew by 105,900 people in the year to June, with Auckland's population up 47,000; migration responsible for three-quarters of Auckland growth
25th Oct 23, 11:57am
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Stats NZ says the country's population grew by 105,900 people in the year to June, with Auckland's population up 47,000; migration responsible for three-quarters of Auckland growth
David Hargreaves welcomes news Statistics NZ will produce more timely, monthly, pricing data but reckons we still need a full CPI indicator every month and an earlier view of GDP information
24th Oct 23, 8:01am
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David Hargreaves welcomes news Statistics NZ will produce more timely, monthly, pricing data but reckons we still need a full CPI indicator every month and an earlier view of GDP information
Economists rule out November rate hike as inflation falls as RBNZ had forecast
17th Oct 23, 2:31pm
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Economists rule out November rate hike as inflation falls as RBNZ had forecast
Inflation has fallen by far more than anybody expected, despite surging fuel costs, which suggests the Reserve Bank's interest rate rises of the recent past are working
17th Oct 23, 11:22am
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Inflation has fallen by far more than anybody expected, despite surging fuel costs, which suggests the Reserve Bank's interest rate rises of the recent past are working
For the sake of its credibility the Reserve Bank needs to see some meaningful easing in domestic inflationary pressures when the latest Consumers Price Index figures are released in the coming week
15th Oct 23, 6:01am
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For the sake of its credibility the Reserve Bank needs to see some meaningful easing in domestic inflationary pressures when the latest Consumers Price Index figures are released in the coming week
Food prices virtually unchanged on a seasonally adjusted basis in the past month, taking the annual rate of food price inflation down to 8.0%, according to Stats NZ
12th Oct 23, 11:13am
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Food prices virtually unchanged on a seasonally adjusted basis in the past month, taking the annual rate of food price inflation down to 8.0%, according to Stats NZ
Latest monthly net migration gain up 28.5% compared to pre-Covid levels, Statistics NZ says
11th Oct 23, 11:48am
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Latest monthly net migration gain up 28.5% compared to pre-Covid levels, Statistics NZ says
The number of new homes being consented is down 30.3% compared to a year ago
We asked twenty economists how they would define a recession in New Zealand
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
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New Zealand's current account deficit shrinks more than economists predicted
20th Sep 23, 11:56am
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New Zealand's current account deficit shrinks more than economists predicted
Grocery prices rise 10.6% annually in August with the Food Price Index recording a 8.9% increase: Stats NZ
13th Sep 23, 10:54am
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Grocery prices rise 10.6% annually in August with the Food Price Index recording a 8.9% increase: Stats NZ
Strong arrivals of non-NZ citizens, relaxation of border restrictions & changes to immigration settings drive record net migration gain
12th Sep 23, 11:10am
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Strong arrivals of non-NZ citizens, relaxation of border restrictions & changes to immigration settings drive record net migration gain
Stats NZ says the volume of residential building work dropped 2% on a seasonally adjusted basis in the June quarter - but non-residential construction rose
6th Sep 23, 11:18am
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Stats NZ says the volume of residential building work dropped 2% on a seasonally adjusted basis in the June quarter - but non-residential construction rose
The number of new homes consented last month was down over 5% on the previous month on a seasonally-adjusted basis, according to Stats NZ
30th Aug 23, 11:06am
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The number of new homes consented last month was down over 5% on the previous month on a seasonally-adjusted basis, according to Stats NZ
A 14% month-on-month fall in dairy exports helped drive a bigger-than-expected $1.1 billion merchandise trade deficit for NZ in July
21st Aug 23, 11:32am
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A 14% month-on-month fall in dairy exports helped drive a bigger-than-expected $1.1 billion merchandise trade deficit for NZ in July