This indicator measures the month-over-month change in the total value of electronic card transactions in New Zealand's retail sector. It provides a timely snapshot of consumer spending patterns, as electronic transactions account for a vast majority of retail purchases. Because consumer spending is a primary driver of economic activity, this data is a leading indicator for official retail sales reports. Analysts use it to forecast GDP growth and assess the impact of inflation on household budgets.
Data is compiled by Statistics New Zealand from administrative records of all electronic card transactions processed through retail outlets. The figures are seasonally adjusted to account for recurring monthly patterns like holidays.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | — | -0.70 | — |
| Aug 16, 2026 | 1.30 | -0.60 | +1.90 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | -1.30 | 0.50 | -1.80 |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 1.60 | 0.40 | +1.20 |
| May 18, 2026 | -1.20 | 1.10 | -2.30 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 0.70 | -0.30 | +1.00 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | -0.10 | 0.50 | -0.60 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 1.20 | 0.30 | +0.90 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | 0.20 | 0.40 | -0.20 |
| Oct 13, 2025 | -0.50 | 0.30 | -0.80 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 0.70 | 0.30 | +0.40 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | 0.20 | -0.20 | +0.40 |
| Jul 13, 2025 | 0.50 | 0.20 | +0.30 |
| Jun 11, 2025 | -0.20 | 0.20 | -0.40 |
| May 13, 2025 | 0.00 | 0.30 | -0.30 |
| Apr 13, 2025 | -0.80 | 0.20 | -1.00 |
| Mar 11, 2025 | 0.30 | 0.70 | -0.40 |
| Feb 12, 2025 | -1.60 | 1.00 | -2.60 |
| Jan 20, 2025 | 2.00 | 0.20 | +1.80 |
| Nov 11, 2024 | 0.60 | 0.10 | +0.50 |
| Sep 11, 2024 | 0.20 | -1.10 | +1.30 |
| Aug 14, 2024 | -0.10 | -0.20 | +0.10 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | -0.60 | 0.50 | -1.10 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | -1.10 | -0.30 | -0.80 |
| May 13, 2024 | -0.40 | 1.00 | -1.40 |
| Apr 11, 2024 | -0.70 | 0.90 | -1.60 |
| Mar 11, 2024 | -1.80 | -0.40 | -1.40 |
| Feb 13, 2024 | 1.70 | 0.90 | +0.80 |
| Jan 16, 2024 | -2.00 | 0.30 | -2.30 |
| Dec 11, 2023 | 1.60 | 0.20 | +1.40 |
| Nov 14, 2023 | -0.70 | -0.30 | -0.40 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | -0.80 | 0.50 | -1.30 |
| Sep 11, 2023 | 0.70 | — | — |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jul 12, 2023 | 1.00 | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2023 | -1.70 | — | — |
| May 8, 2023 | 0.70 | — | — |
| Apr 11, 2023 | 0.70 | 1.50 | -0.80 |
| Feb 9, 2023 | 2.60 | — | — |
| Jan 17, 2023 | -2.50 | — | — |
| Dec 8, 2022 | 0.30 | — | — |
| Nov 8, 2022 | 1.00 | — | — |
| Oct 10, 2022 | 1.40 | — | — |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 0.90 | — | — |
| Aug 8, 2022 | -0.20 | — | — |
| Jul 10, 2022 | 0.10 | — | — |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 1.90 | — | — |
| May 9, 2022 | 7.00 | — | — |
| Apr 10, 2022 | -1.30 | — | — |
| Mar 9, 2022 | -7.80 | — | — |
| Feb 10, 2022 | 3.00 | — | — |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | -1.40 | -1.30 | +0.10 ↑ |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 1.70 | 1.60 | -0.10 ↓ |
| May 18, 2026 | -1.30 | -1.20 | +0.10 ↑ |
