29th September 2026 Economy / Election 2026The National Party has unveiled its pre-election Economic Plan, outlining key policy priorities focused on fiscal management, regulatory reform, and international trade expansion.
18th September 2026 ASB / EconomyStrong dairy and meat markets bolstered the top three place getters in ASB’s latest measure of New Zealand’s regional economy, with Fonterra’s payout the cherry on top.
16th September 2026 Economy / SpendNew Zealand consumer confidence rebounded in the September 2026 quarter, lifting 9.1 points to 89.5 following a three-year low in June.
10th September 2026 Economy / FishingNew Zealand’s commercial fishing industry is delivering more from less, according to a new report that puts its total economic output at an estimated $6.4bn in 2025.
3rd September 2026 Economy / Retail NZThe Reserve Bank’s decision to lift the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 2.75% threatens to deal a significant blow to an already fragile retail recovery, according to Retail NZ.
3rd September 2026 EconomyThe Reserve Bank has lifted the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 2.75%, beginning what it described as a gradual removal of monetary stimulus.
27th August 2026 Economy / ExportPrimary sector export earnings are helping offset weakness in New Zealand’s domestic economy, according to Westpac.
3rd August 2026 Economy / FundingQueenstown Lakes District Council has opened applications for its 2026-27 Economic Diversification Fund.
17th July 2026 Economy / FuelSharply lower fuel prices since mid-April have cleared the way for a long-awaited economic recovery to resume in the second half of 2026, according to Infometrics.
14th July 2026 Economy / Middle East conflictBusiness confidence picked up a bit in the June quarter, but Middle East tensions and higher fuel prices remained on firms’ minds, according to the latest NZIER survey of business opinion.
7th July 2026 Economy / HospitalityIt’s been tough but NZ’s hospitality recovery is taking hold despite the global headwinds, says Westpac senior economist Daren Gibbs
23rd June 2026 Economy / EmploymentThe Westpac-McDermott Miller Employment Confidence Index fell by 12.5 points to 83.1 in the June quarter – the lowest reading for the survey since it began in September 2004.
