Inflation rate falls to 5.6% as economic cooling continues   According to data released by the statistical agency on October 17th, New Zealand’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the 3/4 quarter has been recorded at 5.6%, indicating a continued decline in inflation. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a key indicator reflecting the annual fluctuations…

How much has this shopping list gone up in price since 2021?   Two shopping lists two years apart have highlighted how much more we’re paying at the checkout.   Grocery food prices are 19.3% higher than they were in September 2021 and that’s reflected in the results from Fair Go’s latest shop across the…

New Zealand National Party’s Luxon to lead new government   New Zealand’s National Party Secures Victory in General Election, Christopher Luxon Set to Assume Office as Prime Minister   In a significant electoral triumph, New Zealand’s leading political party, the National Party, has emerged victorious in the general election, paving the way for political novice…

New Zealand New record: Annual net migration tops 110,000 for the first time in history   According to Statistics New Zealand, it has been revealed that in the past year, the net immigration in New Zealand increased by 112,000 individuals. This figure represents the difference between the number of arrivals and departures, encompassing individuals who…