Tag: statistics_new_zealand
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Statistics NZ Releases Paper on GDP Seasonal Adjustment Methods
Statistics New Zealand's new paper compares direct and indirect GDP seasonal adjustment methods. It addresses elevated seasonality in the "residual," which complicates economic interpretation and forecasting, and explores challenges of potential methodological changes.
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Stats NZ Provides Update on Monthly CPI Development
Statistics New Zealand has released its May 2026 update on the development of a monthly Consumers Price Index (CPI), detailing the approach and ongoing progress for this new economic indicator.
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New Zealand's Greenhouse Gas Emissions See Marginal Decrease in 2024
New Zealand's gross greenhouse gas emissions slightly decreased by 0.03% in 2024, totaling 78,123 kilotonnes. Household transport emissions fell, while industry emissions, particularly from electricity and transport services, saw increases.
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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…
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Stats NZ Releases Latest Population Projections for Key Areas
Statistics New Zealand has published its fourth set of SA2 and SA3 population projections, detailing future demographic changes for several districts and territories, including Tauranga and Chatham Islands, through 2053.
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Stats NZ Releases Local Authority Financial Statistics with Imputed Data
Statistics New Zealand released local authority financial statistics for June 2025. Data quality was affected by incomplete census coverage, leading to imputed values based on annual plans for New Zealand's territorial and regional councils.
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New Zealand Retail Activity Rises in March 2026 Quarter
New Zealand's retail sales volume increased by 0.9% in the March 2026 quarter, driven by supermarkets, hardware, accommodation, and pharmaceuticals. Ten of 15 industries reported growth, mirroring the previous quarter's pace.
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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.
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New Zealand Business Prices Rise Across Key Indexes in March Quarter
Statistics New Zealand announced that key business price indexes, including output PPI, input PPI, farm expenses, and capital goods, all rose in the March 2026 quarter, reflecting broad increases across the economy.
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New Zealand's Māori Population Reaches 932,400 by End of 2025
New provisional estimates from Statistics New Zealand reveal the Māori ethnic population reached 932,400 by December 2025, comprising 468,800 females and 463,700 males, providing key demographic insights for Aotearoa.
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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.
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Stats NZ Reports on Middle East Conflict's Economic Impact on New Zealand
Stats NZ released an update on May 18, 2026, detailing the economic impacts of the Middle East conflict on New Zealand. The report highlights how changes in fuel prices and supply chains will affect households and businesses.
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New Zealand Sees Decline in Births and Fertility, Slight Rise in Deaths
New Zealand's latest statistics for the year ended March 2026 reveal a drop in live births and fertility rates, alongside a slight increase in registered deaths, while infant mortality improved.
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New Zealand's Population Reaches 5.36 Million by March 2026
Stats NZ reports New Zealand's population hit 5,361,300 by March 31, 2026. Provisional estimates show 2.7 million females and 2.66 million males, with median ages of 39.2 and 37.7 years respectively, detailing the nation's demographic profile.
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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.
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New Zealand Sees Significant Boost in March Visitor Arrivals
New Zealand recorded 358,900 visitor arrivals in March 2026, a 15% increase from the previous year and the highest March total since 2019. Growth was driven by visitors from Australia, the US, China, and the UK.
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New Zealand's Net Migration Gain Rises to 24,200 in March 2026
New Zealand experienced a significant increase in net migration, reaching 24,200 in the March 2026 year. This rise, primarily due to fewer departures and slightly more arrivals, marks an increase from 14,000 in the previous year, according to Stats NZ.
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Ready-Mixed Concrete Production Rises Quarterly, Declines Annually
Ready-mixed concrete production increased 1.8% in the March 2026 quarter, reaching 869,652 cubic meters. However, the annual volume for the year ended March 2026 decreased by 3.8%, totaling 3.66 million cubic meters.
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New Zealand Unemployment Rate Dips to 5.3 Percent in March 2026 Quarter
Stats NZ reports a slight dip in New Zealand's unemployment rate to 5.3 percent for the March 2026 quarter. The number of unemployed people fell to 163,000, while average hourly earnings reached $44.12 amid 2.0 percent annual wage inflation.
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Stats NZ Releases Update on Economic Impacts of Middle East Conflict
Stats NZ has published a new report detailing how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is affecting New Zealand's economy, specifically highlighting the expected effects on fuel prices, supply chains, households, and businesses.
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New Zealand Marriage and Civil Union Numbers Continue to Fall
New Zealand saw a 3 percent drop in marriages and civil unions in 2025, continuing a long-term downward trend. The marriage rate is now half of what it was in 2000.
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New Home Consents Rise 11% in Aotearoa New Zealand
New home consents in Aotearoa New Zealand increased by 11% in the year ended March 2026, with both standalone houses and multi-unit dwellings showing growth after previous declines.
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Stats NZ Updates Monthly CPI Progress
Stats NZ released its April 2026 update on the development of a monthly consumers price index (CPI). The agency will continue to provide updates as progress is made towards delivery.
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Stats NZ Invites Community Voices for Data System Modernization
Stats NZ is forming new advisory groups for Pacific, rainbow, and homeless communities to help shape the next census and modernize its data systems, emphasizing collaborative design.
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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 Employment Sees Modest Rise in March 2026
New Zealand's filled jobs increased by 0.3% in March 2026, reaching 2.35 million. Primary and service industries showed the most growth, indicating early signs of labour market shifts.
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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 to Revise Offence Data Classification
New Zealand is set to revise its offence data classification, ANZSOC, to enhance transparency and understanding of crime statistics, effective July 31, 2025.
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New Zealand Sees Increase in Overseas Visitors in May 2025
New Zealand experiences a surge in overseas visitors in May 2025, with significant increases from Australia, China and the United States.
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New Zealand's Net Migration Loss to Australia Mirrors 2023 Figures
Stats NZ reports a net migration loss of 30,000 people from New Zealand to Australia in 2024, mirroring 2023's figures. This is the largest loss since 2012.
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