Latest from Statistics NZ

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Pay packets feel the squeeze of recession

Wages growth remained feeble in the September quarter as the recession took its toll on pay packets.

Wage growth still slowing, but signs of economic stability

Survey questions ultra-fast broadband gains

Employees, jobs, paid hours all fall

House consents rise as commercial slumps

New building consent figures point to signs of recovery in house building but show the non-residential sector sinking further into a slump.

Kiwis satisfied with life in New Zealand

The vast majority of New Zealanders are happy with their lives, according to a new survey.

Trade deficit shrinks to six-year low on weak imports

NZ incomes barely change over past year

Dairy boom helped when recession hit, says report

Foreign investors took out $9 billion last year

Figures point to 'soft' recovery in building activity

The number of new building consents issued in August has risen, possibly pointing to a "soft" recovery in the building market.

August building consents up

August recorded the most new housing consents in nearly a year, says Statistics New Zealand.

Kiwi dollar bouyed by Wall St, M&A activity

<i>Dollar Outlook:</i> Kiwi rally may run out of puff

<i>John Roughan</i>: Where is the 'creative destruction' promised?