Consumer Confidence
Consumer confidence picks up in Q4
Consumer confidence has risen to its highest level in nearly two years with low income and rural households driving improved optimism. Audio
Australian consumers feeling perky
It seems New Zealand consumers are not the only ones feeling confident in this part of the world. Audio
Consumer confidence on the rise despite household nervousness
A faster-growing economy is underpinning a pick-up in consumer confidence, but economists warn lower income households are still feeling squeezed.
Consumer confidence up on housing and dairy prices
A strong housing market and rebounding dairy prices have lifted consumer confidence to its highest level since January, the ANZ-Roy Morgan index shows.
Consumer confidence edges lower, below average
Consumer confidence has fallen for a second consecutive quarter as the prolonged dairy downturn and hot property market make people more cautious. Audio
Consumers 'feeling warm' on economy
New Zealand's economy is resisting dairy sector strain, with a rise in consumer confidence, ANZ Bank says.
Consumers seem to be shrugging off talk of economic slowdowns
Consumers seem to be shrugging off talk of economic slowdowns and growing headwinds, and instead are basking in the prospect of rising house prices. Audio
Consumer confidence continues to climb
Consumer confidence remains upbeat with the latest survey showing people are still happy to spend money.
Optimism rules in festive season
Consumer confidence has bounced off a three-year low, helped by lower interest rates and a better economic outlook.
Consumer confidence rises
Consumer confidence has bounced off a three-year low as people feel the economy has come through the mid-year soft patch and are feeling more positive about their own outlook. Audio
Consumer confidence at a six-month high
Consumer confidence is at a six-month high, with people more upbeat about the state of the economy.
Consumer confidence slides to lowest level in three years.
Consumer confidence is at its lowest level in three years. Audio
Confidence in the economy at lowest point in three years
Consumer confidence has continued to wane and is now at its lowest level in three years, as doubt grows about the health of the economy. Audio
Consumer confidence has taken a knock
Good news for exporters then - but consumer confidence has taken a knock. Audio
Retail spending using electronic cards rises in June
Waning consumer confidence has analysts picking spending growth will lose steam. Audio
Consumer confidence falls to lowest level in two years
Consumer confidence has fallen to the lowest level in more than two years, but remains buoyant. Audio
Consumer confidence has fallen to the lowest level in two years
Consumer confidence has fallen to the lowest level in more than two years. Audio
ANZ survey reflects strong consumer confidence
Consumer confidence continues to rise reflecting the strength of the New Zealand economy. Audio
Currency and low oil price driving confidence
The New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association says rising domestic sales, a lower New Zealand and falling oil prices have boosted confidence. Audio
Consumer confidence dips in the December quarter
Consumer confidence has continued to weaken, particularly in rural and provincial New Zealand, as the forecast for lower dairy payouts drives sentiment down. Audio