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Xero and Statistics NZ sign data supply agreement
Fintech

Xero and Statistics NZ sign data supply agreement

Xero partners with Statistics NZ for data supply trial, aiming to improve quality of stats and benefit government and business.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
NZ spending on credit, debit cards slips in April
Westpac

NZ spending on credit, debit cards slips in April

New Zealanders' spending on electronic cards fell in April, ending a streak of nine consecutive monthly gains.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 11th May 2015
US burger demand bodes well for NZ beef farmers, economist says
Statistics NZ

US burger demand bodes well for NZ beef farmers, economist says

A trend towards eating out in the US, which saw sales at restaurants and bars overtake spending at grocery stores for the first time last month, bodes.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2015
Technology and broadband vital for Kiwi businesses
Unified Communications

Technology and broadband vital for Kiwi businesses

Of businesses using the internet, just under one-quarter used a fibre-optic connection for ultra-fast broadband in 2014.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2015
How the ICT sector is changing
Information Communication & Technology

How the ICT sector is changing

The New Zealand ICT sector has experienced a moderate rise in sales and a significant change in service offerings, says Statistics New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
NZ posts smaller-than-expected trade surplus in February, annual deficit at 5-year high
Statistics NZ

NZ posts smaller-than-expected trade surplus in February, annual deficit at 5-year high

New Zealand recorded a smaller-than-expected trade surplus in February, led by declining dairy exports, while the annual deficit widened to the larges.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
Teachers urged to turn students into 'data detectives'
EduTech

Teachers urged to turn students into 'data detectives'

More than 1600 teachers from over 800 schools are taking part in CensusAtSchool March 16-May 29. The data will then be released for classroom analysis.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2015
NZ residential building activity rises 4.3% in 4th-qtr, driven by Canterbury
Statistics NZ

NZ residential building activity rises 4.3% in 4th-qtr, driven by Canterbury

New Zealand residential building activity rose for the first time in three quarters in the final three months of 2014, led by earthquake-related rebui.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015
Statistics NZ using iPad Minis for data collection
Apple

Statistics NZ using iPad Minis for data collection

Stats NZ turns to iPad Minis, revamps centuries-old data gathering, heralding real-time shop pricing analysis for key inflation indexes.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2015
CORRECT: NZ orange roughy exports accelerate as fish stocks improve
Statistics NZ

CORRECT: NZ orange roughy exports accelerate as fish stocks improve

New Zealand orange roughy exports are accelerating as catch limits of the deepwater fish, once a poster child for bad fisheries management, increas.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2015
CORRECT: NZ employment data supports picture of strong economy with little inflation
Statistics NZ

CORRECT: NZ employment data supports picture of strong economy with little inflation

New Zealand employment data showed a record number of people entered the workforce in the fourth quarter and the participation rate reached an all-.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2015
NZ dollar jumps almost 2 US cents after whole milk powder prices rise in GDT auction
Fonterra

NZ dollar jumps almost 2 US cents after whole milk powder prices rise in GDT auction

The New Zealand dollar surged nearly 2 US cents after whole milk powder prices jumped 19.2% at the GDT auction, boosting Fonterra's payout forecasts.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2015
End of the landline as more Kiwis head online?
Unified Communications

End of the landline as more Kiwis head online?

Three out of four households in New Zealand have internet access, while households with access to a landline telephone has dropped to 86%.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2015

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March a good a month for New Zealand retailers
Statistics NZ

March a good a month for New Zealand retailers

NZ retailers enjoy a robust March, with a £167m surge in card spending, hitting £4.7bn – a buoyant 3.7% year-on-year increase.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015
NZ migration hits new record in February year
Statistics NZ

NZ migration hits new record in February year

New Zealand's migration hit a new record in the year through February, driven by more arrivals and fewer departures.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015
NZ food prices decline in February, led by lower fruit, vegetable, meat prices
Statistics NZ

NZ food prices decline in February, led by lower fruit, vegetable, meat prices

New Zealand food prices fell in February, led by seasonal declines in fruit and vegetables and lower meat prices.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2015
NZ dollar benefits from commodity currency gains after RBA decision, Canadian GDP
Wall Street Journal

NZ dollar benefits from commodity currency gains after RBA decision, Canadian GDP

The New Zealand dollar rose along with other commodity currencies after the Australian Reserve Bank chose not to cut interest rates yesterday and foll.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015
Lamb wool prices close to 4-year high on increased demand from China
Fibre

Lamb wool prices close to 4-year high on increased demand from China

New Zealand lamb wool prices jumped to their highest level in almost four years at auction yesterday on increased demand for the apparel fibre.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2015