Economic reports | Business banking | Westpac NZ

Weekly commentary.

Weekly summary of the evolving economic and financial market outlook.

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27 July 2026 20 July 2026 13 July 2026

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Economic overview.

Quarterly update and forecasts for the New Zealand and international economy.

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Under the pump - May 2026 Picking up speed - Feb 2026 Running rough - Oct 2025

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Economic data.

Previews and reviews of important economic events and data.

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NZ Agri Bites - 31 Jul 2026 NZ labour market preview, Q2 2026 - 29 Jul 2026 NZ CPI review chartpack, Q2 2026 - 22 Jul 2026 NZ CPI preview, Q2 2026 - 17 Jul 2026 RBNZ Monetary Policy Review July 2026 - 8 Jul 2026 Westpac Retail Spending Pulse, June 2026 - 7 Jul 2026 Preview of RBNZ July 2026 Monetary Policy Review - 30 Jun 2026 NZ OCR forecast change, June 2026 - 25 Jun 2026 NZ GDP review chart pack, Q1 2026 - 19 Jun 2026 NZ GDP preview, Q1 2026 - 10 Jun 2026 Westpac Retail Spending Pulse, May 2026 - 9 Jun 2026 NZ Agri Bites - 29 May 2026

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Regional roundup.

Updates in conditions across New Zealand's regions.

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April 2026 October 2025 April 2025

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Research papers.

Industry reports and in-depth research.

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Women in business: Encouraging more women-led businesses - 7 Jul 2026 Healthcare in New Zealand: The changing role of the private sector - 10 Mar 26 A look at New Zealand’s proposed local council rate cap - 17 Dec 2025

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Confidence surveys.

Westpac McDermott Miller consumer, employment, and regional economic confidence surveys.

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Consumer confidence Q2 2026 Employment confidence Q2 2026

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