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May 2023 Financial Stability Report

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Debt servicing costs for households have risen significantly from historically low levels during the pandemic, and by the end of the year, the share of disposable income required to service the interest component of mortgage debt is expected to more than double from its recent low of 9% to around 22%.
May 2023 Financial Stability Report
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Rising interest rates challenge NZ households and businesses

In the midst of an economic landscape marked by soaring inflation and a tightening labour market, New Zealand's households and businesses are navigating the...

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Net worth has fluctuated due to shifting asset values, particularly in property and investment holdings.

Household spending surpasses income as net worth drops by $47 billion

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The significant decrease in fruit and vegetable prices has been a major factor in the overall modest inflation.

Food prices see smallest annual increase since 2018

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Provisional figures indicate that New Zealand saw 229,100 (± 3,500) migrant arrivals in the April 2024 year, marking a 25% increase from the previous year.

Record surge in migrant arrivals and departures for New Zealand in April 2024

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Socioeconomic inequalities in greenhouse gas emissions from household travel in New Zealand

Socioeconomic inequalities in greenhouse gas emissions from household travel in New Zealand

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Auckland region had the largest increase in earnings over the year to March 2024, up to $64.9 billion from $59.6 billion in the March 2023 year.

Total gross earnings in New Zealand up by 8.6% in year to March 2024

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