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Seasonally adjusted electronic card transactions in New Zealand fell 0.4% month-on-month in September 2026, following a 0.9% drop in the previous month. The smaller decline came as spending on consumables (0.3% vs -0.4% in August) and motor vehicles (0.6% vs -0.3%) both rebounded, while spending on fuel rose at a faster pace (2.9% vs 1.3%). These gains were offset by declines in spending on hospitality (-2.3% vs -1.9% in August), durables (-0.5% vs -1.6%), and apparel (-2.0% vs -2.0%). On an annual basis, total electronic card spending rose 0.9%, accelerating from a 0.2% gain in August, which was the softest increase since December 2025.

New Zealand Electronic Card Spending Falls 0.4% in September

Annual food inflation in New Zealand accelerated to 2.4% in September 2026 from 1.9% in the previous month, which was the softest increase since December 2024. It was the fastest increase in food inflation since June, as inflation for grocery food prices accelerated to 3.0% from 1.7% in August, making it the largest contributor to the annual increase in food prices. Inflation for restaurant meals and ready-to-eat food eased slightly to 3.1% from 3.2%, making it the second-largest contributor to the annual increase in food prices. Meanwhile, prices for meat, poultry, and fish increased by 3.2%, compared with 3.4% in August, while fruit and vegetable prices fell at a faster rate, declining 1.8% following a 1.6% drop in August.

New Zealand Food Inflation at 3-Month High of 2.4%

Gasoline decreased to 3.09 USD/Gal, the lowest since September 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Gasoline lost 10.71%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 71.93%.

Gasoline Hits 5-week Low

New Zealand’s BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index rose to 56.5 in September 2026 from 53.2 in August, signaling a stronger expansion in manufacturing activity. Employment was the weakest sub-index at 51.8, although it remained in expansion and improved from 50 in August. Finished Stocks (59) and Deliveries (58.8) led the gains, while Production and New Orders both rose to 57. Despite the stronger reading, sentiment remained mixed, with 53% of comments being negative. Respondents continued to cite high fuel prices and uncertainty ahead of the election, although others pointed to seasonal activity, pre-Christmas orders, and improving demand. Overall, strength in New Orders, Production, and Finished Stocks suggests manufacturing momentum is building heading into the final quarter of the year.

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