Stats NZ
Earthquake-related building consents hit new high in Canterbury; Auckland consents up 19% in July from year ago; But national trend flattening
30th Aug 12, 11:30am
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Earthquake-related building consents hit new high in Canterbury; Auckland consents up 19% in July from year ago; But national trend flattening
Unemployment unexpectedly rises to 6.8% in June quarter from 6.7% in March; Number of employed falls by 2,000 vs expected rise of 7,000
9th Aug 12, 10:54am
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Unemployment unexpectedly rises to 6.8% in June quarter from 6.7% in March; Number of employed falls by 2,000 vs expected rise of 7,000
South Island leads 28% jump in building consents in June 2012 from year ago; Canterbury up off last year's low, Stats NZ says; But trend slows in recent months
30th Jul 12, 11:33am
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South Island leads 28% jump in building consents in June 2012 from year ago; Canterbury up off last year's low, Stats NZ says; But trend slows in recent months
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
Annual net migration to Australia comes off record levels in year to May 2012, Stats NZ says; Net 39,600 cross the ditch, down from April year high
22nd Jun 12, 11:24am
Annual net migration to Australia comes off record levels in year to May 2012, Stats NZ says; Net 39,600 cross the ditch, down from April year high
NZ growth surprise in March quarter; Activity up 1.1% from December on back of manufacturing, dairy; More than double expectations
21st Jun 12, 10:55am
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NZ growth surprise in March quarter; Activity up 1.1% from December on back of manufacturing, dairy; More than double expectations
NZ current account deficit widens to 4.8% of GDP in yr to March 2012 on record Aussie bank profits; From 3.7% of GDP in yr to March 2011 and vs economist expectations of 4.6%
20th Jun 12, 10:58am
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NZ current account deficit widens to 4.8% of GDP in yr to March 2012 on record Aussie bank profits; From 3.7% of GDP in yr to March 2011 and vs economist expectations of 4.6%
NZ unemployment rate rises unexpectedly to 6.7% in March qtr as more people look for work; Number of people in work also up
3rd May 12, 10:53am
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NZ unemployment rate rises unexpectedly to 6.7% in March qtr as more people look for work; Number of people in work also up
CPI inflation rises 0.5% in March qtr from Dec on higher ciggie prices, in line with market expectations, below RBNZ’s 0.7% pick
19th Apr 12, 10:55am
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CPI inflation rises 0.5% in March qtr from Dec on higher ciggie prices, in line with market expectations, below RBNZ’s 0.7% pick
BusinessDesk: NZ food prices fall 1% in March, led by fruit, vegetables, chicken
16th Apr 12, 11:48am
BusinessDesk: NZ food prices fall 1% in March, led by fruit, vegetables, chicken
Number of building consents issued in February falls 6.7% from Jan, upward trend slowing, Stats NZ says; 27 quake-related consents in Feb
30th Mar 12, 11:00am
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Number of building consents issued in February falls 6.7% from Jan, upward trend slowing, Stats NZ says; 27 quake-related consents in Feb
NZ economy grows 0.3% in Dec qtr from Sept vs economist and RBNZ expectations of 0.6% growth; Strength in financial services & agriculture offset by manufacturing & govt falls
22nd Mar 12, 10:53am
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NZ economy grows 0.3% in Dec qtr from Sept vs economist and RBNZ expectations of 0.6% growth; Strength in financial services & agriculture offset by manufacturing & govt falls
New record net permanent departures to Australia of 39,112 in year to Feb; Most are Kiwis, Stats NZ says
21st Mar 12, 11:12am
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New record net permanent departures to Australia of 39,112 in year to Feb; Most are Kiwis, Stats NZ says
BusinessDesk: NZ current-account deficit shrinks in 4Q on dairy exports
21st Mar 12, 10:56am
BusinessDesk: NZ current-account deficit shrinks in 4Q on dairy exports
BusinessDesk: NZ credit, debit card spending falls in February from January; 'Trading conditions remain uncertain'
9th Mar 12, 11:52am
BusinessDesk: NZ credit, debit card spending falls in February from January; 'Trading conditions remain uncertain'
BusinessDesk: NZ building activity picks up in December quarter as Canterbury work emerges
5th Mar 12, 11:18am
BusinessDesk: NZ building activity picks up in December quarter as Canterbury work emerges
BusinessDesk: NZ building consents rise 8.3% in January from December, driven by retirement unit consents in Christchurch
29th Feb 12, 11:39am
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BusinessDesk: NZ building consents rise 8.3% in January from December, driven by retirement unit consents in Christchurch
BusinessDesk: NZ retail sales grow more than expected in December quarter on supermarket, fuel demand; NZ$ jumps 30 pips on the news
15th Feb 12, 11:01am
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BusinessDesk: NZ retail sales grow more than expected in December quarter on supermarket, fuel demand; NZ$ jumps 30 pips on the news
NZ Unemployment falls to 6.3% in Dec qtr from 6.6% in Sept; Economists had expected around 6.5%
9th Feb 12, 10:57am
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NZ Unemployment falls to 6.3% in Dec qtr from 6.6% in Sept; Economists had expected around 6.5%
Building consents granted for 13,662 new dwellings in 2011, lowest level in 46 year series history, Stats NZ figures show
31st Jan 12, 11:12am
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Building consents granted for 13,662 new dwellings in 2011, lowest level in 46 year series history, Stats NZ figures show
Food prices up 2.9% in year to December, after 1.9% annual growth in November, Stats NZ says
16th Jan 12, 11:04am
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Food prices up 2.9% in year to December, after 1.9% annual growth in November, Stats NZ says
NZ economic growth 0.8% in September quarter, above economists' expectations for 0.6% rise; Led by manufacturing sector
22nd Dec 11, 10:56am
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NZ economic growth 0.8% in September quarter, above economists' expectations for 0.6% rise; Led by manufacturing sector
NZ has largest ever annual net migration loss to Australia of 35,758 in year to November 2011, Stats NZ figures show
21st Dec 11, 11:04am
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NZ has largest ever annual net migration loss to Australia of 35,758 in year to November 2011, Stats NZ figures show
NZ current account deficit in September year 4.3% of GDP, worse than economists' expectations for 3.9% of GDP, Stats NZ figures show
21st Dec 11, 10:59am
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NZ current account deficit in September year 4.3% of GDP, worse than economists' expectations for 3.9% of GDP, Stats NZ figures show
Retail spending flat in Nov; Trend in core retailing flattens as Christmas nears, despite strong growth in retail spending over recent months
9th Dec 11, 11:28am
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Retail spending flat in Nov; Trend in core retailing flattens as Christmas nears, despite strong growth in retail spending over recent months