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February Spending Shows Continued Growth
Thursday, 7 March 2013, 9:43 am | Paymark
Figures released today by leading payments provider Paymark show that Kiwis are continuing to part with their hard-earned cash. Spending through the Paymark network from January to February was up a seasonally adjusted 0.9 per cent. More >>
January spending shows growth for most
Monday, 11 February 2013, 9:26 am | Paymark
Figures released today by Paymark show that the new year has brought not only sun, but a positive start for many retailers. More >>
December Spending Modest Despite Pre-Christmas Flurry
Tuesday, 8 January 2013, 10:05 am | Paymark
Figures released today by Paymark, which processes about 75 per cent of all electronic transactions in New Zealand, show that December 2012 spending was up for the third month in a row. More >>
Paymark confirms a Boxing Day boom for retailers
Thursday, 27 December 2012, 12:28 pm | Paymark
After a strong December, Paymark figures released today delivered retailers the icing on the cake with Boxing Day spending up 13.4 per cent nationally year-on-year. More >>
Christmas spending still strong
Monday, 24 December 2012, 2:19 pm | Paymark
Paymark figures released today show spending across the country last week was up 30.6 per cent on the first week of December, and up 3.4 per cent year-on-year for the 21 days ending the 23rd of December. More >>
Christmas spending strong with three shopping days to go
Friday, 21 December 2012, 12:12 pm | Paymark
As the final Christmas shopping weekend approaches, Paymark figures released today show a positive return for retailers in the 21 days ending the 20th of December, with a 4.7 per cent year-on-year spending increase. More >>
Spending heating up in the Christmas count down
Friday, 14 December 2012, 11:26 am | Paymark
Following a slight lift in national spending in November, Paymark figures released today reveal spending has steadily been lifting towards the pre-Christmas rush. More >>
Early spending showing slight lift for retailers
Friday, 7 December 2012, 1:50 pm | Paymark
Figures released today show a slight rise in national spending across the Paymark network, as Christmas fast approaches and Kiwis begin their search for the perfect gift. More >>
Spending increases as Kiwis prepare for Christmas
Tuesday, 6 November 2012, 11:29 am | Paymark
Spending increases as Kiwis prepare for Christmas Figures released today reveal a modest increase in national spending across the Paymark network, as Kiwis ready themselves for the Christmas rush. More >>
Rebound in spending during August
Monday, 10 September 2012, 11:45 am | Paymark
Figures released today show a bounce back in national spending across the Paymark network just in time for spring. Paymark, which processes about 75 per cent of all electronic transactions in New Zealand, reported a solid annual growth rate of 5.5 ... More >>
Canterbury region tops the list for spending growth in June
Monday, 9 July 2012, 9:32 am | Paymark
Figures released today have revealed the Canterbury region saw the fastest growth in spending in New Zealand, across the Paymark network in June. More >>
Spending put on hold while on holiday
Thursday, 10 May 2012, 5:12 pm | Paymark
Figures released today by Paymark show the traditionally slow spending days in April took their toll on the annual growth rate of spending this month, with spending declining for the first time since October 2009. Paymark, which processes about 75 per cent ... More >>
Spending remains modest but positive signs on the horizon
Tuesday, 7 February 2012, 4:16 pm | Paymark
Figures released today by Paymark showed the modest pickup in spending continued during January with Kiwis spending almost $3.8 billion via the Paymark network across the country. This equated to an extra $128 million or 3.5 per cent boost for retailers ... More >>
December spending up, discretionary spending increases
Monday, 9 January 2012, 2:48 pm | Paymark
Figures released today by Paymark, which processes around 75% of all electronic transactions in New Zealand, show that Kiwis spent a total of just over $4.6 billion in December via Paymark’s network, pushing the annual growth rate up slightly to ... More >>
Festive season shopping continues into first 14 days of Dec.
Thursday, 15 December 2011, 3:00 pm | Paymark
On the back of slow but positive spending in November, the first 14 days of December have shaped up well for retailers, with the busiest shopping day in terms of year-on-year growth increase falling on Sunday December 11. More >>
Fans spend up large during quarter-finals weekend
Tuesday, 11 October 2011, 3:07 pm | Paymark
Auckland and Wellington, hosts of the four RWC quarter-final matches over the weekend, reaped the rewards of rugby fans’ commiserations and celebrations, with over $4.7m in foreign tourist spending compared to the same three days in 2010 (Friday – Sunday). More >>
Spending also a game of two halves
Tuesday, 4 October 2011, 2:15 pm | Paymark
The latest figures from Paymark show overseas visitors are using their credit cards to travel and enjoy Kiwi hospitality around the country, contributing to a modest increase across all card spending in September. More >>
Tourist spending swells with extra $12m during first 10 days
Tuesday, 20 September 2011, 2:22 pm | Paymark
The latest figures from Paymark show that spending via overseas credit cards through its network is up a huge 32.5 per cent, or $12.0 million, in the first 10 days of the RWC (compared to the same 10 days in 2010). More >>
Retailers Move To Avoid Second Phase Of Disconnections
Tuesday, 7 June 2011, 2:43 pm | Paymark
The staged process of disconnecting out-dated EFTPOS terminals that began last Wednesday has prompted over 200 retailers to upgrade their technology in advance of the second phase of disconnections. More >>
Canterbury businesses boost national growth rate
Thursday, 5 May 2011, 12:24 pm | Paymark
74.8 million transactions were processed through Paymark’s network during April, pushing the national growth rate up 5.3 per cent year on year and above the 4.5 per cent average of the previous two months. The increase can largely be attributed to ... More >>