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'Māori data is a taonga tuku iho. It must be carefully nurtured': Rahui Papa
Māori are living in one-family homes and 86.9% have 2-4 whānau.
Auckland lost more than 10,000 jobs in a year
The construction sector nationwide took a severe hit.
'Queens city': Queenstown set to reach population milestone
New figures out this week will show Queenstown is now a large urban area.
More Kiwis take out Australian passports in record 'brain drain'
New Zealand is currently experiencing record levels of outward migration.
Inflation preview: Annual price rises expected to be below 3% for first time since 2021
While the price of imported goods has fallen, domestic inflation remains too high.
Retail spending stalls in September, down from June quarter
But the prospect of growth is in the air.
Annual food prices spike in September
Food prices have grown by 1.2% in the year to September.
Census reveals a wealth of detail about New Zealand’s LGBTIQ+ community
This is the first census that has allowed diverse gender responses.
Fall in youth workforce participation no need for alarm, economist says
The job outlook for young people and some regions was dismal over the year.
Statistics reveal big changes to iwi populations
Iwi data reveals populations have increased by an average of 46% over 10 years.
Are we in a happiness recession? Stats NZ releases official 'wellbeing' data
Latest data shows how Kiwis are feeling after inflation and recession
Exports and imports both down, trade deficit at $2.2 billion
Kiwifruit exports helped stop the trade deficit from souring.
Sweet as ... no? Chocolate set to get more expensive
There is a warning worse may be to come.
Retail spending grows for the first time in seven months
Economists say the effects of tax cuts and government stimulus are yet to see results.
Tourism numbers up slightly with Australia and China leading the charge
Chinese and US tourist numbers up across the year despite blip from Women's World Cup.
Colossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store planned
Vast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.
Stats NZ moves Auckland office to Queen St after safety concerns
'The feedback from staff about the new location has been overwhelmingly positive.'
The food price spike is over, but what are we left with?
How much more are people really paying for groceries?
Financial stress eases for young Kiwis but rises for mortgage holders
Signs financial stress could be easing, but not for everyone.
Liam Dann: The economy sucks – why is business confidence so high?
OPINION: Business optimism has surged, despite the recession and rising unemployment.
Wellington cafe suffers ‘worst sales day ever’ as job cuts bite
Cafe owners say crunch worse than during Covid and making a profit is 'near impossible'.
Regional emissions fall: Cyclone Gabrielle and other factors at play
Hawke’s Bay was one of the 13 regions where emissions fell last year.
Unemployment rate may already be 4.8%, AUT says
Data lags mean we're not getting a timely official idea about economy, AUT professor says.
NZ changing course on climate emissions
New figures show the country's emissions have grown for the first time in five years.
'Offensive': Review finds senior public servant's Rātana speech 'not politically neutral'
The staffer said the Māori world was being 'persecuted' by the coalition's policies.
Imports plunge, New Zealand records $669m goods trade surplus for June
Kiwifruit exports shone but car imports tanked.
'Rapidly rising': Kiwis face housing pain despite inflation drop
Food prices have stabilised, but insurance, rates and rents are still “rising rapidly".
Inflation fall puts October rate cut on the cards - ASB
As the inflation rate drops close to the target range, calls for early cuts are growing.
Liam Dann: Are we winning the inflation battle? Verdict due this week with CPI data out
Consumer Price Index data should confirm whether November rate cut hopes are on the mark.
Thousands sign up for Jobseeker benefit; data points to more job losses
Over 2000 more people went on the Jobseeker benefit in May.
Next generation unlikely to get repeat of Covid wealth boom
Stats NZ data has showed New Zealand households were marginally better off this year.
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Antique and used goods dealers among those making the biggest profits.