November 5th, 2024

Economy

7 months ago

New Zealand's trade dynamics shift with significant export rise in February 2024

Stats NZ's latest report unveils a noteworthy surge in exports and a moderate increase in imports for February 2024, spotlighting the dairy sector's substantial...

7 months ago

New Zealand businesses embrace flexible working hours, Stats NZ reveals

A significant majority of businesses in New Zealand have embraced flexible working arrangements, offering their employees the option to choose when they work,...

7 months ago

New Zealand's current account deficit narrows to $27.8 billion

New Zealand has witnessed a narrowing of its annual current account deficit, reaching $27.8 billion, or 6.9% of its gross domestic product (GDP) for...

7 months ago

New Zealand's economy witnesses slight contraction in latest quarter

New Zealand's economic landscape faced a minor setback as the gross domestic product (GDP) marginally decreased by 0.1 percent in the December 2023 quarter....

7 months ago

New Zealand households face mixed trends in transport expenditure

Households across Aotearoa New Zealand are experiencing a mixed bag when it comes to transport expenditure, with increases in spending on private transport, petrol,...

7 months ago

New Zealand's international tourism inches towards pre-COVID levels

The latest data from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) reveals a significant rebound in New Zealand's international tourism, nearing pre-pandemic...

1 year ago

GDP slips 0.1% in March 2023 quarter amidst Cyclone impact and teachers' strikes

New Zealand's economic activity registered a dip of 0.1% in the March 2023 quarter, according to the latest figures from Stats NZ. This marks...

1 year ago

Food prices soar with an annual increase across all categories

New Zealanders are grappling with soaring food prices, according to a media release by Stats New Zealand yesterday. The annual increase in food...