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A 53% spike in diesel costs, due to global oil supply disruption caused by the Iran War, was the attention-grabbing number for transport firms in the June 2026 quarter.

The New Zealand economy appears to have weathered the fuel price shock and wider geopolitical disruption of 2026 better than initially feared. Compared with prior to the Iran War, fuel prices remain elevated and inflation pressures have intensified, but both have eased from their peaks.

New Zealand’s economy continued to recovery solidly at the start of 2026, ahead of the economic storm triggered by the Iran War, according to Infometrics’ latest monitoring of regional economies. Provisional estimates from the Infometrics March 2026 Quarterly Economic Monitor suggests that economic activity rose 0.7%pa in the March 2026 quarter, and up 0.4%pa over the year to March 2026.

The pace of supplier cost increases to Foodstuffs supermarkets in July was slower than the prior month, with the Infometrics-Foodstuffs New Zealand Grocery Supplier Cost Index (GSCI) showing an average 1.9% increase in what suppliers charged in July 2026, compared with a year earlier.

What skills will employers need in five years' time? Which industries will create the most jobs? And how can training providers ensure their programmes remain aligned with the needs of the labour market?

Infometrics today announced Gareth Kiernan as Acting Managing Director of Infometrics, alongside his role as Chief Forecaster within the business.

China’s economy is losing momentum, as weak household spending and a prolonged construction downturn continue to weigh on domestic activity.

At Infometrics, Ben works behind the scenes on the economic models that support many of our forecasts and data products, helping ensure clients have robust and reliable information to guide their planning and decision-making. His work spans everything from regional GDP and employment forecasts to quality assurance and model development - the kind of careful analysis that helps turn complex data into useful insights.

A new report from leading economic consultancy, Infometrics, shows that TikTok has become an integral part of New Zealand's business landscape, supporting over 9,700 local jobs and helping boost the local economy by an estimated $1.2 billion.

On July 3 (New Zealand time), Germany’s coalition government announced changes to sick leave rules requiring workers to provide a doctor's note to their employer on the first day of illness. Here we look at regulations around sick leave in New Zealand, trends in sick leave taken, and the costs, benefits, and the feasibility of taking a similar approach over here.