Articles tagged with Cpi

New Zealand to Launch Monthly Inflation Data Reporting from July 2027

1 week ago | 178 views

New Zealand will begin releasing monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from July 2027, providing more timely inflation information alongside the existing quarterly reports to enhance economic decision-making. This phased transition aims to maintain data quality and trust while offering frequent updates to households, businesses, and government agencies. Preliminary monthly reports will be published in May and June 2027, with regular monthly and quarterly CPI releases starting in August 2027.

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Finance Minister Pleased with Inflation Remaining in Reserve Bank's Target Range

9 months ago | 870 views

Acting Finance Minister Chris Bishop welcomes latest figures showing inflation within Reserve Bank's target range, with annual CPI inflation rising from 2.7% to 3% in the year to September 2025. Expectations are for inflation to decline towards 2% in the first half of next year, easing pressure on households and businesses. Top contributors to the annual increase were electricity (up 11.3%) and local authority rates and payments (up 8.8%), emphasizing the need for increased electricity supply and competition and the impact of local government rates on New Zealanders' finances.

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