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Spending lifts in third week of slow December as retailers look forward to pre-Christmas Day surge_22 Dec 2025

Kiwis spent more on food and less on other goods in December while Boxing Day sales were quieter_12 Jan 2026

Consumer spending lifts slightly in January while dips seen in regions hit by extreme weather_5 February 2026

Consumer spending increases again in February as Auckland sees highest growth lift in two years_5 March 2026

War and weather impacted NZ's spending growth in March_9 April 2026

NZ saw positive spending growth in May but with fewer transactions 3 June 2026 

Consumer spending drop in June marks a weak winter_2 July 2026

Consumer spending was up in early July but flat by month's end_6 August 2026