Core Retail Sales m/m show changes in retail sales in the given month compared to the previous month. The indicator is calculated based on statistics from retail stores of different types and sizes. The index calculation does not include sales of autos and spare parts. Retails Sales are an indicator of consumer activity in New Zealand, and an important component of national GDP. The indicator growth can have a positive effect on NZD quotes.
New Zealand Core Retail Sales q/q
Last release
22 Feb 2026 21:45 GMT
Actual
1.5%
Forecast
0.1%
Previous
1.2%
Next release
21 May 2026 22:45 GMT
Actual
Coming in 23 days
Forecast
0.3%
Previous
1.5%
Date (GMT)
Reference
Actual
Forecast
Previous
13 Feb 2011
4 Q 2010
0.0%
—
0.0%
14 Nov 2010
3 Q 2010
0.9%
—
0.9%
12 Aug 2010
2 Q 2010
0.9%
—
-0.5%
13 May 2010
1 Q 2010
-0.5%
—
1.2%
11 Feb 2010
4 Q 2009
1.3%
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