2025.08.2422:45:00UTC+00New Zealand Retail Sales See Notable Increase in Second Quarter of 2025

New Zealand's retail sales recorded a substantial increase in the second quarter of 2025, reaching a noteworthy 2.3%, a significant rise from the previous quarter's 0.7%. This upsurge reflects the country's growing consumer confidence and improved economic conditions.

The data, updated on August 24, 2025, underscores the robust recovery from a relatively stagnant beginning of the year. The first quarter's performance seemed modest, standing at 0.7%, but the latest figures suggest a more dynamic consumer market emerging across New Zealand, as both local and international factors contribute to increasingly favorable conditions for retailers.

Analysts point to a variety of factors contributing to this growth, including increased tourism, a boost in disposable incomes, and strategic initiatives by retailers to invigorate consumer spending. Continual monitoring will be essential to determine if this upward trend persists throughout the latter half of the year and how it may impact broader economic indicators for New Zealand moving forward.