New Zealand’s total exports were valued at $8.9 billion in May 2026, up $1.4bn or 18% compared with the same period last year, according to figures released by Stats NZ.
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Retail card spending recorded a modest increase in May, with the sector showing some resilience in a challenging period marked by high fuel prices and economic uncertainty.
New Zealand’s total exports were valued at $8.6bn in April 2026, an increase of $943m or 12% compared with the same period last year, according to figures released by Stats NZ.
Retail spending rose in March on the back of fuel price increases, which in turn supported a 1% in spend the first quarter, according to Stats NZ’s electronic card transactions.
Petrol and diesel prices both increased from February 2026 to March 2026, with petrol up 18.6% while diesel spiked 42.6%, according to figures released by Stats NZ.
Beef cattle numbers increased in 2025, while the number of sheep and dairy cattle dipped slightly, according to figures released by Stats NZ today.
The bank’s Retail Spending Pulse for March 2026, authored by senior economist Satish Ranchhod, showed per person card spending on fuel jumped 14.9% in March 2026 compared to February.
Exports jumped almost 10% at the end of last year, with the robust quarter testament to the “resilience of Kiwi exporters”, according to Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay.
Alcohol available for consumption is at an all time low in New Zealand, as a cultural shift towards moderation and high production costs trigger a dive in 2025.
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A spike in monthly food prices pushes the pace of annual increases to 4.6% in January 2026, according to the latest data from Stats NZ.
