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Imports drive larger current account deficit

Wednesday, 18 December 2013, 10:54 am | Statistics New Zealand

New Zealand's seasonally adjusted current account deficit was $2.6 billion in the September 2013 quarter, Statistics New Zealand said today. This is a $0.3 billion larger deficit than in the June 2013 quarter, and the largest current account deficit ... More >>

More dairy cattle for each Kiwi in 2013

Monday, 16 December 2013, 10:51 am | Statistics New Zealand

New Zealand’s dairy cattle number increased slightly over the last year, to reach 6.6 million, Statistics New Zealand said today. This continues increases each year since 2006, and means there are now more than 1.5 dairy cattle for every New Zealander. More >>

Operating deficit for local authorities

Friday, 13 December 2013, 10:51 am | Statistics New Zealand

Local authorities had an operating deficit in the September 2013 quarter, Statistics New Zealand said today. After adjusting for seasonal effects, spending exceeded income by $39 million. More >>

Food prices down 0.2 percent for month, but up for the year

Thursday, 12 December 2013, 12:55 pm | Statistics New Zealand

Food prices fell 0.2 percent in November 2013 but were up 1.4 percent on a year earlier, Statistics New Zealand said today. "Food prices fell in November, with cheaper prices for meat partly countered by higher prices for grocery food and soft drinks," prices ... More >>

Guest nights still at high level

Wednesday, 11 December 2013, 3:00 pm | Statistics New Zealand

The trend for national guest nights spent in short-term commercial accommodation remains at a record high level, Statistics New Zealand said today. However, the rate of growth may be slowing. More >>

Quitting and not starting – smoking in New Zealand decreases

Tuesday, 10 December 2013, 10:59 am | Statistics New Zealand

Fewer New Zealanders are lighting up, with the number of smokers dropping by nearly a quarter since the last census, new results from Statistics New Zealand show. More >>

NZ has more ethnicities than the world has countries

Tuesday, 10 December 2013, 10:57 am | Statistics New Zealand

Ethnic diversity is increasing in New Zealand. According to the latest 2013 Census results, released today, our five largest ethnic groups are New Zealand European, Māori, Chinese, Samoan, and Indian. Our smallest ethnic groups include Greenlander, ... More >>

Core retail spending continues to rise

Tuesday, 10 December 2013, 10:52 am | Statistics New Zealand

Shoppers in New Zealand spent more using their debit and credit cards during November 2013, Statistics New Zealand said today. When adjusted for seasonal effects, the value of electronic card spending in the core retail industries increased 0.3 percent. ... More >>

Manufacturing up despite fall in meat and dairy

Monday, 9 December 2013, 12:47 pm | Statistics New Zealand

Total manufacturing sales volume rose for the September 2013 quarter, despite a fall in meat and dairy product manufacturing, Statistics New Zealand said today. More >>

Wholesale trade up in September quarter

Friday, 6 December 2013, 10:59 am | Statistics New Zealand

Wholesale trade sales rose during the September 2013 quarter, Statistics New Zealand said today. Seasonally adjusted sales were up 1.5 percent in the latest quarter. More >>

Crown research institutes show small surplus

Friday, 6 December 2013, 10:55 am | Statistics New Zealand

Crown research institutes’ operating surplus was $24.1 million in the year ended 30 June 2013, StatisticsNew Zealand said today. Their operating surplus was $6.1 million smaller than in the year ended June 2012, when income exceeded spending by ... More >>

Canterbury leads growth in residential building activity

Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 1:10 pm | Statistics New Zealand

Residential building activity grew strongly in the September 2013 quarter, particularly in Canterbury, Statistics New Zealand said today. More >>

Fewer students enrolled in Tertiary Study in 2012

Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 1:08 pm | Statistics New Zealand

Fewer students enrolled in tertiary study in 2012, and fewer of them are taking out student loans, Statistics New Zealand said today. For the first time since interest-free student loans were introduced in 2006, the proportion of tertiary students taking ... More >>