Tag: economics

• New Zealand's Current Account Deficit Widens to $4.6 Billion in March Quarter

  17 Jun 2026 10:45 a.m. · Source: Statistics New Zealand

  New Zealand's current account deficit expanded to $4.6 billion in the March 2026 quarter, primarily due to a widening goods deficit, according to Stats NZ figures released today.

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• Treasury Forecasts $5 Billion Climate Inaction Bill for New Zealand

  12 Jun 2026 2:59 p.m. · Source: Green Party

  Treasury analysis reveals New Zealand faces a potential $5 billion bill by 2030 for offshore carbon credits due to government climate inaction. Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick warns of trade risks and calls for financial transparency.

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• Statistics New Zealand Releases Comprehensive LGBT+ Population Data

  8 Jun 2026 10:45 a.m. · Source: Statistics New Zealand

  Statistics New Zealand has released new data on Aotearoa New Zealand's LGBT+ population for the year ended June 2024. The report details demographics, economics, and disability status, drawn from the Household Economic Survey.

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• FMA Appoints Dr. Philip Stevens as Chief Economist

  8 Oct 2025 9:29 a.m. · Source: NZ Financial Markets Authority

  The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) welcomes Dr. Philip Stevens as Chief Economist. Stevens brings 25 years of experience to the role, and will lead the FMA’s research and data analysis efforts.

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• New Zealand's Current Account Deficit Narrows Slightly to $5.5 Billion

  18 Jun 2025 10:45 a.m. · Source: Statistics New Zealand

  New Zealand's current account deficit marginally decreased to $5.5 billion in March 2025, with increased goods exports offset by rising imports and a services imbalance, according to Stats NZ.

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