The increase in New Zealand’s retail spending increased September were led by rises in the food-related industries, Statistics New Zealand reported.
Two food-related industries – supermark…

Following a flat result in September, card spending increased in all retail industries in New Zealand in October 2014, Statistics New Zealand reported.
"Spending rose in all six retail industries…

Food prices in New Zealand slightly fell 0.8 percent in September 2014, Statistics New Zealand reported. This fall follows a 0.3 percent rise in August and a 0.7 percent fall in July.
"Lower food…

Following a 1.4 percent rise in June and a 0.6 percent rise in May. food prices fell 0.7 percent in the month of July 2014, Statistics New Zealand reported.
Lower prices were noted in meat, grocery fo…

New Zealand retail sales have risen more than expected, as vehicle sales increase at the fastest pace in two years.
The volume of retail sales rose a seasonally adjusted 1.2 percent in the three month…

Retail spending in New Zealand using electronic cards was flat in July 2014, Statistics New Zealand reported. Retail spending was also unchanged this month, as it also was in June 2014.…

New Zealand inflation has held steady in the second quarter despite gains in prices of electricity, home rentals and new houses.
The New Zealand dollar has fallen as traders mull over the future inter…

Following a 1.2 percent increase in May, retail card spending remained the same in June, Statistics New Zealand reported.
Core retail spending (which excludes the vehicle-related industries) fell 0.4…

Spending by New Zealanders on their credit and debit cards levelled off last month, the government statistics agency announced on Wednesday, in the latest sign that the country’s economic growth…

New Zealand consumer confidence bounced back from a six-month low in June, a survey showed on Friday, with consumers a touch more optimistic about their own position and the broader economic outlook d…