Tag: april_2026
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New Zealand Reports Job Growth Across All Industries in April 2026
New Zealand's labor market expanded in April 2026, with a 0.2 percent increase in filled jobs across all industries. Statistics New Zealand reported 4,333 new positions, bringing the total to 2.35 million, driven by growth in primary, goods-producing, and service…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and Labor EmploymentLabour MarketJobsStatistics New ZealandApril 2026Industries
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New Zealand Exports Soar to $8.6 Billion in April
New Zealand's total exports reached $8.6 billion in April 2026, a 12% increase from last year. Key commodities like meat, gold, dairy, and crude oil drove this significant $943 million surge, according to Stats NZ.
BusinessEconomyTradeAgricultureEnergy ExportsStatistics New ZealandCommoditiesApril 2026
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New Zealand Retail Spending Dips in April 2026
Electronic card transactions in New Zealand's retail industries decreased by 1.3% in April 2026, reflecting a drop in consumer spending. Statistics New Zealand reported an $89 million fall in overall retail and an $84 million decline in core retail activity.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFederal GovernmentBanking Electronic Card TransactionsRetail SpendingStatistics New ZealandConsumer SpendingApril 2026
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Fuel Prices Continue Ascent in April 2026, Stats NZ Reports
Petrol and diesel prices surged in April 2026, with petrol up 12.6% and diesel up 36.6% from March. Stats NZ reported significant two-month and annual increases, impacting consumers across New Zealand.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEnergyFederal Government Petrol pricesDiesel pricesStats NZApril 2026Fuel pricesNicola GrowdenStatistics New Zealand