The jobless rate rise to 5.3% in the September quarter is the highest since late 2016.
Electronic card spending declined in December – the first fall in nine months.
New report highlights squeeze on household budgets, amid rising interest rates and unruly inflation.
NZIER QSBO reveals record net 73% of businesses expect economy to get worse in months ahead.
ANZ report highlights mixed picture for commodities, shipping pressure easing.
Stats NZ data reveals employment growth amid a tight labour market and economic headwinds.
Overseas shocks could drive a hard landing for NZ economy next year; plenty of uncertainty.
All negative, but tourism could be the kicker to get regions humming next year.
Westpac McDermott Miller survey at the weakest level since 1988.
Economists say growth momentum likely to be short-lived with an economic slowdown and recession expected next year.