Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Holiday Spending Contributes To 0.9 Percent Increase In Retail Sales
The total volume of retail sales in New Zealand increased by $239 million (0.9 percent) in the December 2025 quarter compared with the September 2025 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today.
Figures are adjusted for price inflation and seasonal effects.
“Spending on discretionary items helped drive an overall increase in retail activity,” economic indicators spokespersons Michelle Feyen said.
“Pharmaceutical and other store-based retailing, electrical and electronic goods, and hardware, building, and garden supplies saw the largest increases in activity this quarter.”
Visit our website to read the full news story and information release and to download CSV files:
- Holiday spending contributes to 0.9 percent increase in retail sales: https://www.stats.govt.nz/news/holiday-spending-contributes-to-0-9-percent-increase-in-retail-sales/
- Retail trade survey: December 2025 quarter: https://www.stats.govt.nz/information-releases/retail-trade-survey-december-2025-quarter/
- CSV files for download: https://www.stats.govt.nz/large-datasets/csv-files-for-download/
Advertisement - scroll to continue reading
Bill Bennett: Fixed Voice Rules Head For Deregulation
UN Department of Global Communications: United Nations Proposes New Global Dashboard To Measure Progress Beyond GDP
Banking Ombudsman Scheme: Fraud Check Delays Well Worth The Inconvenience, Says Banking Ombudsman
Asia Pacific AML: NZ’s Financial Crime Gap - Beyond The 'Number 8 Wire' Mentality
Westpac New Zealand: Kiwi Households Adapting Despite Widespread Cost Pressure Concerns, Westpac Survey Shows
University of Auckland: Kids’ Screen Use Linked To Long-Term Deficits In Self-Control And Attention
