Tag: august_2026
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International Airfares Climb 4.3 Percent in August 2026
Stats NZ figures show international airfares rose 4.3 percent in August 2026 after a 10.9 percent July rise, with the largest annual increase since April 2023.
BusinessEconomyTransportationFinancial Markets Stats NZinternational airfaresNicola GrowdenSelected price indexesAugust 2026air travel pricesStatistics New Zealand
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New Zealand Goods Exports Up 15 Percent in August 2026
New Zealand goods exports rose 15 percent to $6.7 billion in August 2026, while imports climbed 13 percent to $8.0 billion, leaving a monthly trade deficit of $1.3 billion.
BusinessEconomyTradeFederal Government Stats NZoverseas merchandise tradegoods exportsgoods importstrade balanceAugust 2026Statistics New Zealand
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New Zealand Retail Card Spending Falls 0.9% in August 2026
Stats NZ data shows electronic card transactions in New Zealand's retail industries fell 0.9 percent in August 2026, with core retail spending down 1.0 percent.
BusinessEconomyFinancial Markets Electronic card transactionsStats NZRetail spendingCore retail industriesConsumer spendingAugust 2026Statistics New Zealand
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Stats NZ Provides August Update on Monthly CPI Development
Stats NZ released its August 2026 update on the development of a monthly Consumers Price Index. The agency continues to progress towards delivering the new index by 2027.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFederal GovernmentGeneral Politics Statistics New ZealandConsumers Price IndexMonthly CPIEconomic IndicatorsAugust 2026Progress