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Population slowdown everywhere in 2025
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Population slowdown everywhere in 2025
Stats NZ released their latest subnational population estimates this week, providing us with an annual reading of how population growth has affected each corner of the country. In this article, we explore the high-level themes for population growth in 2025, before diving into specific cities or districts to illustrate the trends we’re seeing.
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High expectations of more of the same
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High expectations of more of the same
Concerns about the economy, and household confidence, remain strong at present. Despite falling interest rates, a number of households costs are rising at an accelerating rate, and higher unemployment is worrying all.
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The Census has already changed – we’re going to need to live with it
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The Census has already changed – we’re going to need to live with it
Recent announcement about end of the Census have stirred more questions that we thought would pop up about this topic. Although some have raised concerns about the changes, it’s important to recognise that things have already changed.
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Cost-of-living pressures still felt by some
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Cost-of-living pressures still felt by some
Despite a decline in the headline price inflation rate, a continued high level of withdrawals from KiwiSaver for financial hardship reasons suggests cost-of-living pressures are still being felt by some households.
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Surprising strength in immigration given NZ economy’s weakness
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Surprising strength in immigration given NZ economy’s weakness
Foreign citizen migrant arrival numbers over the past six months have started to trend upwards again, which is a surprising result given the state of New Zealand’s economy and labour market.
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Where did you come from, where did you go?
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Where did you come from, where did you go?
The release of 2023 Census data enables us to explore the movements of people within New Zealand – internal migration – to understand not just where people have moved to, but where they have come from, and their age.
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Can labour force participation keep rising?
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Can labour force participation keep rising?
The labour force participation rate has been consistently rising over the past 30 years in New Zealand, providing a welcome boost to the labour supply. But can participation keep rising?
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What does Christmas shopping tell us about the economy?
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What does Christmas shopping tell us about the economy?
Boxing Day spending was big for 2024, but looking at the broader Christmas spending trends implies that shoppers are still conscious about how they’re spending, and it appears that shoppers are looking for bargains before being convinced to part with their cash.
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Population slow down, but growth still high
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Population slow down, but growth still high
Stats NZ released their latest subnational population estimates, providing us with an annual glimpse into how New Zealand’s population is growing around the country. In this article, we highlight the overall trends of the 2024 estimates and pull out interesting results from specific cities or districts.
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First detailed insights from the 2023 Census
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First detailed insights from the 2023 Census
Stats NZ released the first detailed tranche of 2023 Census data today, including detail on individuals and households down to a small area level. In this article, we share ten insights from the 2023 Census.