The EMA says the unchanged unemployment rate hopefully underlines the bottoming out of the economic bad news, although member businesses are facing ongoing financial pressures.

By EMA
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Finance: The US dollar continues to weaken with the international turmoil created by Trumps tariff policy – see Rant below.

By Media PA
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New Zealand’s consumers price index (CPI) increased 2.5 percent in the 12 months to the March 2025 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today.

By Statistics New Zealand
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Responding to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's decision to cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25bp to 3.50%.

By New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
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By Media PA
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New Zealand’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose 0.7 percent in the December 2024 quarter, following a 1.1 percent decrease in the September 2024 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today.

By Statistics New Zealand
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The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast for the March quarter shows signs of economic improvement - even as New Zealand continues to face significant issues at home and abroad.

By Business NZ
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New Zealand businesses and consumers continue to face significant economic challenges in 2025, with data from Centrix revealing a 38% year-on-year increase in company liquidations.

By Buy NZ Made
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The cost of living for the average New Zealand household increased 3.8 percent in the 12 months to the September 2024 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today.

By Statistics New Zealand
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The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) says news that the economy is in decline will be no surprise to the business community.

By Employers and Manufacturers Association
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New Zealand's hospitality sector saw spending drop 1.4% year-on-year in January, despite a 3.9% rise in core retail spending, according to data from Worldline NZ.

By Expert Briefing
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Air New Zealand has released a study revealing that it contributed $2.7bn to the New Zealand economy in FY23, facilitating a total of $26.4bn in economic activity across areas including tourism, exports and imports.

By Expert Briefing
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A new report has shown that, despite record spending taking place in 2023, the average transaction value decreased by 1.5% - suggesting consumers were more cautious with their purchasing decisions.

By Expert Briefing
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Boxing Day spending in New Zealand fell slightly compared with 2022, with spending through Core Retail merchants excluding Hospitality reaching NZD98.3m ($58m), according to payment network Worldline NZ.

By Expert Briefing
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A new report has shown that the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup generated a NZD $48.9m net economic benefit to the Auckland region of New Zealand, where it was hosted.

By Expert Briefing
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New Zealand's GDP fell by 0.3% in Q3 2023, according to data released by Stats NZ.

By Expert Briefing
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The price of food in New Zealand increased annually by 6.0% as of 13 December 2023, according to figures released by Stats NZ.

By Expert Briefing
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Consumer spending patterns were mixed in the first full week of December in New Zealand, with pre-Christmas shopping up for food and liquor, but down across most other retail sectors, according to data from Worldline.

By Expert Briefing
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The New Zealand economy is gradually improving, helped by strong migration and increased consumer spending, according to the ASB Quarterly Economic Forecast.

By Briefing Bot
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The Treasury has published a new Analytical Note today.

By The Treasury
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E tū welcomes the 2023 Budget, which includes significant improvements for Kiwi families, as well as welcome developments for people working in some E tū industries.

By E tu
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The Office of the Privacy Commissioner is pleased to see the privacy rights and protection of New Zealanders further supported in today’s Budget with an increase in funding to the Office over several years.

By Office of the Privacy Commissioner
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