Stats NZ

New Zealand economic growth and sector performance

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: New Zealand economy grows 0.2 percent in June quarter

New Zealand’s economy has shown mixed indicators of growth and sector-specific performance. The manufacturing sector experienced 14 consecutive months of expansion, with the BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing

New Zealand retail and services sector trends

4 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: New Zealand services sector expands for third consecutive month

In early August 2026, New Zealand’s retail sector faced slowing wage growth. Data from Retail NZ indicated that the average retail wage rose to NZ$30.94 per hour, a 1% increase that marked a significant deceleration from

New Zealand economic and technological development

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: New Zealand economy shows growth in tech and education exports

New Zealand is implementing various initiatives to strengthen its national infrastructure, data accuracy, and technological research capabilities. The government has committed $57.7 million to upgrade the Integrated Data

New Zealand freshwater regulation reforms

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: New Zealand farmers face rising levies and regulatory reforms

The New Zealand government has introduced regulatory changes to the freshwater farm plan system, aiming to create a framework that is “simpler, cheaper, and more risk-focused.” This policy shift seeks to reduce red tape

New Zealand gender pay gap trends

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: New Zealand gender pay gap widens to 9.6%

In New Zealand, the gender pay gap has increased to 9.6% as of the June 2026 quarter, rising from 8.7% the previous year. Data from Stats NZ indicates that the disparity is further compounded by ethnicity, with Pacific,

Australia and New Zealand wine industry decline

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Wine industries in Australia and New Zealand face global demand slump

The wine industries in Australia and New Zealand are experiencing significant economic challenges driven by a global downturn in alcohol consumption. In July 2026, New Zealand’s wine exports to Australia fell by NZ$22

New Zealand planning system reform

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: New Zealand launches consultation on National Policy Direction

The New Zealand government has launched an illustrative National Policy Direction (NPD) as part of a new planning system. The document is currently open for feedback to test its structure and content prior to a formal st