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Better population estimates with the Census

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Better population estimates with the Census

Buried amongst the numerous post-census data releases is a low profile yet critical release – the post enumeration survey (PES). From the PES, Stats NZ revises their historical population estimates.
Thu 19 Feb 2026Nick Brunsdon🕓 5 min
Analysis

Population slowdown everywhere in 2025

Elderly people
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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.
Thu 30 Oct 2025Nick Brunsdon🕓 5 min
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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.
Wed 27 Aug 2025Brad Olsen🕓 2 min
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The Census has already changed – we’re going to need to live with it

Census 2023 individual form
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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.
Tue 29 Jul 2025Brad Olsen🕓 5 min
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Cost-of-living pressures still felt by some

Copper-colored Coin Lot
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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.
Mon 30 Jun 2025Rob Heyes🕓 5 min
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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.
Thu 1 May 2025Gareth Kiernan🕓 4 min
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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.
Thu 20 Mar 2025Nick Brunsdon🕓 5 min
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Can labour force participation keep rising?

Factory floor
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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?
Fri 21 Feb 2025Nick Brunsdon🕓 6 min
Analysis

What does Christmas shopping tell us about the economy?

Boxing Day 2024 Aftermath
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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.
Thu 9 Jan 2025Brad Olsen🕓 3 min
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Population slow down, but growth still high

Auckland International Airport Arrivals Jan 2024
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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.
Wed 30 Oct 2024Nick Brunsdon🕓 6 min