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New home consents decreased across most regions, with the exception of Tasman, Marlborough, and the West Coast.

Stats NZ

1 year ago

Annual number of new home consents in New Zealand declines by 7.9%

A report from Stats NZ has revealed a 7.9% drop in the number of new homes consented in the year ending March...

By the end of 2022, registrations even exceeded pre-pandemic levels, potentially due to couples who had postponed their earlier plans.

Stats NZ

1 year ago

Love in the air: New Zealand marriages rebound post-COVID

As the warm sun of summer graced New Zealand, so too did love and commitment for many couples who finally got to say their...

Food prices, particularly for grocery items, fruit and vegetables, have surged by 12% for the average household, while rent and interest payments have also contributed to the increase.

Stats NZ

1 year ago

Inflation bites New Zealand households: Food and housing costs surge

Food and housing costs have driven up inflation for all household groups in New Zealand, with the cost of living for the average household...

R&D expenditure in the government and higher education sectors has also grown since 2016, up by 37% and 43%, respectively.

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1 year ago

New Zealand's R&D expenditure surpasses $5 billion in 2022

New Zealand's total research and development (R&D) expenditure reached over $5 billion in 2022, marking an 11% increase ($534 million) compared to 2020 and...

Apple season in New Zealand typically spans from February to October, with peak exports occurring between April and June.

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1 year ago

Napier port's apple exports remain stable despite decline in quantity

The apple export market demonstrates resilience as the value of exports from the port of Napier remains steady at $61 million, a slight 2%...

Housing and household utilities were the next largest contributors, with new house construction costs rising 11% in the 12 months to March 2023, following a 14% increase in the 12 months to December 2022. Rents increased by 4.3% in the same period.

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1 year ago

Housing and household utilities contribute to New Zealand's inflation spike

New Zealand's inflation rate has remained at levels unseen since the 1990s, with the consumers price index increasing by 6.7% in the 12 months...

On a monthly basis, food prices rose 0.8% in March 2023 compared to February 2023. When adjusted for seasonal effects, the monthly increase stood at 0.5%.

Stats NZ

1 year ago

Inflation bites: food prices surge 12.1% year-on-year

New Zealand food prices experienced a 12.1% year-on-year (YoY) increase in March 2023 compared to March 2022, according to the latest data...

The report also states that wastewater service providers reported over 4,200 overflows caused by wet weather events or blockages and failures during dry weather in the 12 months from July 2020 to June 2021.

Stats NZ

1 year ago

Freshwater crisis looms in New Zealand, Our Freshwater 2023 report reveals

Our Freshwater 2023 report, published on Wednesday by Stats NZ and the Ministry of Environment, unveils concerning data on the state of New...

Annual number of new home consents in New Zealand declines by 7.9%

Love in the air: New Zealand marriages rebound post-COVID

Inflation bites New Zealand households: Food and housing costs surge

New Zealand's R&D expenditure surpasses $5 billion in 2022

Napier port's apple exports remain stable despite decline in quantity

Housing and household utilities contribute to New Zealand's inflation spike

Inflation bites: food prices surge 12.1% year-on-year

Freshwater crisis looms in New Zealand, Our Freshwater 2023 report reveals

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