This indicator measures the annual percentage change in the total value of retail purchases made using electronic cards (debit, credit, and charge cards) in New Zealand. Since electronic transactions account for a vast majority of retail spending in the country, this data serves as a timely proxy for consumer demand. It provides a detailed look at spending patterns across various retail industries, including durables, consumables, and apparel.
Data is compiled by Statistics New Zealand from administrative records of all electronic card transactions processed through New Zealand's main payment networks. It excludes non-retail sectors like travel and professional services.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | — | 3.00 | — |
| Aug 16, 2026 | 3.40 | 0.80 | +2.60 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 1.30 | 3.60 | -2.30 |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 3.30 | 1.50 | +1.80 |
| May 18, 2026 | 2.00 | 3.40 | -1.40 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 2.70 | 1.80 | +0.90 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | -1.00 | 1.80 | -2.80 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 1.60 | 1.00 | +0.60 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | 0.80 | 1.20 | -0.40 |
| Oct 13, 2025 | 1.00 | 1.20 | -0.20 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 0.90 | 0.80 | +0.10 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | 1.70 | -0.30 | +2.00 |
| Jul 13, 2025 | -0.40 | 1.10 | -1.50 |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 0.90 | -0.30 | +1.20 |
| May 13, 2025 | -0.30 | -1.00 | +0.70 |
| Apr 13, 2025 | -1.60 | 0.10 | -1.70 |
| Mar 11, 2025 | -4.20 | 0.00 | -4.20 |
| Feb 12, 2025 | -0.50 | -0.50 | 0.00 |
| Jan 20, 2025 | -1.00 | 1.00 | -2.00 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | -2.30 | -0.50 | -1.80 |
| Nov 11, 2024 | -1.10 | -4.80 | +3.70 |
| Oct 13, 2024 | -5.60 | 0.30 | -5.90 |
| Sep 11, 2024 | -2.90 | -1.10 | -1.80 |
| Aug 14, 2024 | -4.90 | -5.30 | +0.40 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | -4.90 | -2.00 | -2.90 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | -1.60 | -3.00 | +1.40 |
| May 13, 2024 | -3.80 | -3.20 | -0.60 |
| Apr 11, 2024 | -3.00 | 2.80 | -5.80 |
| Mar 11, 2024 | 2.50 | 1.10 | +1.40 |
| Feb 13, 2024 | 1.60 | -1.00 | +2.60 |
| Jan 16, 2024 | -0.60 | 2.50 | -3.10 |
| Dec 11, 2023 | 2.10 | -2.30 | +4.40 |
| Nov 14, 2023 | -2.00 | 1.10 | -3.10 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | 1.60 | 4.00 | -2.40 |
| Sep 11, 2023 | 3.70 | — | — |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 2.20 | 9.80 | -7.60 |
| Jul 12, 2023 | 4.20 | 9.90 | -5.70 |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 3.30 | — | — |
| May 8, 2023 | 6.40 | — | — |
| Apr 11, 2023 | 15.50 | 9.50 | +6.00 |
| Mar 8, 2023 | 11.70 | — | — |
| Feb 9, 2023 | 2.70 | — | — |
| Jan 17, 2023 | 4.80 | — | — |
| Dec 8, 2022 | 7.10 | — | — |
| Nov 8, 2022 | 16.60 | — | — |
| Oct 10, 2022 | 28.60 | — | — |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 26.90 | — | — |
| Aug 8, 2022 | -0.50 | — | — |
| Jul 10, 2022 | 1.90 | — | — |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 0.70 | — | — |
| May 9, 2022 | 2.10 | — | — |
