Tag: economic_indicators
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New Zealand Sees Continued Job Growth in July 2026
New Zealand's labor market expanded in July 2026, with a 0.3% increase in seasonally adjusted filled jobs across all sectors, reaching 2.36 million. This growth reflects a positive trend compared to the previous month and year.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborEconomyFederal Government EmploymentLabour MarketStatistics New ZealandJobsEconomic IndicatorsJuly 2026
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New Zealand Retail Sales Volume Drops 0.5% in June Quarter
New Zealand's retail sales volume fell by 0.5 percent, or $138 million, in the June 2026 quarter. Fuel retailing saw the largest volume decline despite higher prices, Stats NZ reported.
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New Zealand Fuel Prices Continue Three-Month Decline in July
New Zealand saw petrol and diesel prices fall for the third consecutive month in July 2026. Petrol decreased 5.7% and diesel 12.1%, though both remain higher than a year ago, according to Stats NZ.
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New Zealand Concrete Production Surges 12% in June 2026 Quarter
New Zealand's ready-mixed concrete production increased by 12 percent in the June 2026 quarter, reaching 1.00 million cubic meters. Annual production also rose, signaling continued growth in the construction sector.
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New Zealand Sees Modest Job Growth in June 2026
New Zealand's filled jobs rose 0.1% in June 2026 to 2.35 million, with primary and service sectors leading growth. Year-on-year, jobs increased by 0.6%, signaling continued expansion in the labor market.
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New Zealand Home Consents Surge 19 Percent Annually
New Zealand's annual home consents rose 19% to 39,737 by May 2026, reversing a three-year decline. Both stand-alone and multi-unit dwellings saw significant increases, though numbers are still below the 2022 peak.
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New Zealand Sees Continued Job Growth in May 2026
New Zealand's labor market expanded in May 2026, with a 0.3 percent increase in filled jobs across all industries. Service and goods-producing sectors saw growth, while primary industries remained stable, according to Statistics New Zealand.
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New Zealand Building Volume and Value Decline in March 2026 Quarter
New Zealand's building sector saw a 3.5% volume drop and a 5.9% value decrease in the March 2026 quarter. Both residential and non-residential construction volumes declined, with figures remaining provisional.
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NZ Household Living Costs Up 2.1 Percent
New Zealand household living costs increased 2.1 percent in the year to March 2026, with falling interest payments cited as the primary reason for the rise, according to Stats NZ figures.
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New Zealand Retail Sales Volume Increases by 0.5% in June 2025 Quarter
Stats NZ reports a 0.5% increase in New Zealand's retail sales volume for the June 2025 quarter, with significant growth in electronics, supermarkets, and pharmaceuticals.
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Ready-Mixed Concrete Volume Drops 10% in June 2025 Quarter
Ready-mixed concrete production decreased by 10% in the June 2025 quarter compared to last year, with a total of 3.7 million cubic meters produced in the year ending June 2025.
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New Zealand Retail Sales Volume Rises 0.8% in March 2025 Quarter
Stats NZ reports a modest 0.8% increase in New Zealand's retail sales volume for the March 2025 quarter, with motor vehicle and pharmaceutical sectors leading the growth.
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