Tag: retail
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New Zealand Retail Spending Declines in June 2026
New Zealand experienced a dip in consumer spending during June 2026, with electronic card transactions in retail industries decreasing by 1.4 percent. Core retail also saw a 1.5 percent drop, signaling a slowdown in economic activity.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFederal Government Electronic Card TransactionsConsumer SpendingRetailEconomic ActivityJune 2026Statistics New Zealand
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New Zealand Retail Spending Rises in May 2026
New Zealand saw a 1.7% increase in retail spending and a 2.2% rise in core retail industries in May 2026, according to Statistics New Zealand's latest electronic card transaction data, indicating growth in consumer activity.
BusinessEconomy Statistics New ZealandElectronic card transactionsRetailConsumer spendingEconomic activityMay 2026
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Wellington Alcohol Licence Applications Open for Public Objection
Wellington City Council is accepting public objections for new alcohol licence applications across various establishments, including hotels, restaurants, and retail stores, with deadlines in early June 2026.
Law EnforcementBusinessGovernment Alcohol LicenceWellington City CouncilPublic ObjectionsLicensing ApplicationsHospitalityRetailWellington
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ Reports Ineffective Medicines Still Sold
Consumer NZ reports that supermarkets and pharmacies in New Zealand continue to sell ineffective cold and flu medicines and is asking retailers why.
BusinessHealthWeatherEconomyBankingMedical ScienceEnergySocial Issues Consumer NZcold medicineflu medicinepharmaciessupermarketsretail
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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.
BusinessEconomyTradeAustralasia Retail SalesStats NZMarch 2025Economic IndicatorsRetailMichelle FeyenStatistics New Zealand