16th September 2026 Hospitality / SpendNew Zealand retail card spending fell 0.9% in August 2026, reversing July’s gains and missing forecasts as high living costs continue to constrain household budgets.
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.
15th September 2026 Brands / SpendGlobal consumer brand growth hit a five-year low in 2026 as tightening household budgets forced shoppers to shrink the pool of brands they actively consider, according to research firm Morning Consult.
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24th August 2026 Fuel / SpendTotal retail sales volumes dropped 0.5% in the June 2026 quarter – the first quarterly fall since late 2024 – as soaring petrol prices forced kiwi households to tighten budgets and pull back on driving and leisure.
28th July 2026 Spend / TikTokTikTok has evolved into a major economic engine for NZ’s food system, driving hundreds of millions of dollars in off-platform grocery and hospitality sales, according to Infometrics.
15th July 2026 Hospitality / SpendHospitality spending fell in June by 1.9% compared to May, according to Stats NZ’s latest electronic card transaction data.
6th July 2026 Hospitality / SpendConsumer spending softened in June 2026, with accommodation and food service businesses recording the steepest declines, according to Paymark.
16th June 2026 Retail / SpendRetail 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.
20th May 2026 Hospitality / SpendHospitality spend totalled 1.45bn in April 2026, down by 1.3% compared to the preceding March.
20th April 2026 SpendRetail 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.
