Statistics NZ
High wages and sky-high living costs are pulling New Zealanders off the sidelines and into the workforce at record rates
6th Aug 23, 6:30am
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High wages and sky-high living costs are pulling New Zealanders off the sidelines and into the workforce at record rates
The labour market may be beginning to cool as employers fill long-standing vacancies and cash-strapped households work more hours
2nd Aug 23, 10:47am
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The labour market may be beginning to cool as employers fill long-standing vacancies and cash-strapped households work more hours
The number of new homes consented in the June quarter was down 20% on last year
1st Aug 23, 11:54am
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The number of new homes consented in the June quarter was down 20% on last year
Migrants on residence visas accounted for 12.4% of dwelling purchases in year to June
26th Jul 23, 10:10am
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Migrants on residence visas accounted for 12.4% of dwelling purchases in year to June
Core inflation has barely budged in the past nine months and may stick around until unemployment begins to rise, economists suggest
19th Jul 23, 4:48pm
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Core inflation has barely budged in the past nine months and may stick around until unemployment begins to rise, economists suggest
Household net worth falls to $2.2 trillion in a fifth consecutive decline as the pandemic bubble deflates
6th Jul 23, 12:45pm
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Household net worth falls to $2.2 trillion in a fifth consecutive decline as the pandemic bubble deflates
Statistics NZ says there were 5856 fewer new homes consented in the May year versus the previous 12 months
3rd Jul 23, 11:55am
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Statistics NZ says there were 5856 fewer new homes consented in the May year versus the previous 12 months
Despite our export values in May exceeding the value of imports, the running annual deficit hit a new all-time high of over $17.1 billion
22nd Jun 23, 12:50pm
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Despite our export values in May exceeding the value of imports, the running annual deficit hit a new all-time high of over $17.1 billion
Wellington records largest fall in jobs advertised, as Gisborne bucks the national trend, Seek employment report shows
19th Jun 23, 5:00am
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Wellington records largest fall in jobs advertised, as Gisborne bucks the national trend, Seek employment report shows
A high rate of migration has offset a steeper decline in New Zealand’s GDP per capita
16th Jun 23, 6:39am
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A high rate of migration has offset a steeper decline in New Zealand’s GDP per capita
Foodstuffs and Countdown ignore calls to drop margins on fresh produce, as consumers struggle with rising food prices
15th Jun 23, 10:07am
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Foodstuffs and Countdown ignore calls to drop margins on fresh produce, as consumers struggle with rising food prices
Auckland food manufacturer says some costs are coming down, but staffing is a battle
10th Jun 23, 9:10am
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Auckland food manufacturer says some costs are coming down, but staffing is a battle
The value of building work being undertaken dropped by $459 million in the first quarter of 2023
6th Jun 23, 11:35am
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The value of building work being undertaken dropped by $459 million in the first quarter of 2023
New dwelling consents down 25.9% in April compared to a year earlier
Could record migration grow New Zealand’s population by 2% without having a significant impact on the economy, inflation, or wages?
24th May 23, 9:36am
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Could record migration grow New Zealand’s population by 2% without having a significant impact on the economy, inflation, or wages?
A significant downturn is likely for the entire building industry, not just housing
16th May 23, 12:46pm
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A significant downturn is likely for the entire building industry, not just housing
Immigrants now make up about 12.5% of NZ home buyers and their market share is rising
5th May 23, 11:26am
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Immigrants now make up about 12.5% of NZ home buyers and their market share is rising
Big drop in building consent numbers suggests the construction industry is headed for a sharp downturn
4th May 23, 12:01pm
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Big drop in building consent numbers suggests the construction industry is headed for a sharp downturn
Economists disagree on whether the latest Consumers Price Index data is good news or not
21st Apr 23, 7:27am
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Economists disagree on whether the latest Consumers Price Index data is good news or not
Headline inflation drops to 6.7% as petrol prices fall but domestic prices continue to climb
20th Apr 23, 10:49am
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Headline inflation drops to 6.7% as petrol prices fall but domestic prices continue to climb
New inflation figures out in the coming week are likely to show us having an annual rate of inflation in excess of 7% for the fourth consecutive quarter - but will there be signs that we can expect prices to start easing soon?
16th Apr 23, 6:00am
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New inflation figures out in the coming week are likely to show us having an annual rate of inflation in excess of 7% for the fourth consecutive quarter - but will there be signs that we can expect prices to start easing soon?
Construction industry looks headed for a major slowdown as the number of new consents dives
30th Mar 23, 11:45am
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Construction industry looks headed for a major slowdown as the number of new consents dives
The Consumers Price Index is designed for the RBNZ meaning the Household Living-Costs Price Index is a better measure of how inflation impacts NZ households, Bill Rosenberg argues
23rd Mar 23, 7:30am
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The Consumers Price Index is designed for the RBNZ meaning the Household Living-Costs Price Index is a better measure of how inflation impacts NZ households, Bill Rosenberg argues
New Zealand economy shrinks a more than expected 0.6% in December quarter
New Zealand's current account deficit widest on record in 2022, but forecast to narrow as tourism returns
15th Mar 23, 12:29pm
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New Zealand's current account deficit widest on record in 2022, but forecast to narrow as tourism returns