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New Zealand’s migration story is starting to shift again. Net migration remains well below the extraordinary highs of recent years, but fewer people are leaving, more Kiwis are returning home, and some of the traditional destinations for New Zealanders are looking less attractive than they once did.

Chicken has well and truly ruled the roost in New Zealand, with the amount processed for local consumption hitting a record high in 2026. Our growing appetite for poultry isn’t just a matter of changing tastes either – the economics are increasingly hard to ignore.

The June 2026 quarter was a costly one for New Zealand businesses. The surge in global fuel prices through March and April flowed rapidly through the economy, pushing up operating costs, freight charges, construction prices, and the cost of a range of oil-linked products.

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.

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.

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

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.

The pace of supplier cost increases to Foodstuffs supermarkets in June was little changed from the prior month, with the Infometrics-Foodstuffs New Zealand Grocery Supplier Cost Index (GSCI) showing an average 2.1% increase in what suppliers charged in June 2026, compared with a year earlier.

We introduce Ruby Taylor, Operations Coordinator at Infometrics. Ruby helps keep things running smoothly behind the scenes, supporting client services, subscriptions, finance administration, internal systems, and day-to-day operations. Her work helps ensure clients receive timely support, clear communication, and a smooth experience with Infometrics.

The New Zealand primary sector has enjoyed a remarkable run of strong returns over the last year, with elevated dairy, meat, and horticultural incomes leaving many farm businesses in one of their strongest financial positions in years.