Economic reports archive.
Leader of the pack
Consumer price inflation surged over 2021, and we’ll soon find out the extent to which…
NZ CPI review, Q4 2021 – To infinity and beyond
Consumer prices rose 1.4% in the December quarter. That took the annual inflation…
Westpac McDermott Miller Regional Economic Confidence
Regional economic confidence dipped over the December quarter as Covid restrictions…
NZ labour market preview, Q4 2021
We expect an unemployment rate of 3.5% for the December quarter…
2022: Tiger or tabby?
Happy New Year everyone! 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. And whether the economy is…
NZ CPI preview, Q4 2021
We expect the upcoming Consumers Price Index will show that New Zealand…
Westpac McDermott Miller Employment Confidence
The Employment Confidence Index rose 1.2 points to 106.9 in December, taking it…
NZ Dairy Update
Dairy prices jumped overnight, with cheddar and butter prices setting record highs…
Westpac McDermott Miller Consumer Confidence
Consumer confidence has continued to fall, and there are now more…
That’s a wrap
It’s been quite a journey for the New Zealand economy over 2021, and our views have…
NZ GDP review, Q3 2021
GDP fell by 3.7% in the September quarter, following a 2.4% rise in June…
Regional Roundup
Not surprisingly, the response to the Delta outbreak has been the biggest factor in the…