Economic reports | Business banking | Westpac NZ

Weekly commentary.

Weekly summary of the evolving economic and financial market outlook.

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11 May 2026 4 May 2026 28 April 2026

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Economic overview.

Quarterly update and forecasts for the New Zealand and international economy.

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Under the pump - May 2026 Picking up speed - Feb 2026 Running rough - Oct 2025

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Economic data.

Previews and reviews of important economic events and data.

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Preview of New Zealand Budget 2026 - 14 May 2026 NZ labour market review chartpack, Q1 2026 - 8 May 2026 Cotality-Westpac NZ First Home Buyer Report, May 2026 - 8 May 2026 Westpac Retail Spending Pulse, April 2026 - 7 May 2026 NZ labour market preview, Q1 2026 - 29 Apr 2026 NZ CPI chartpack, Q1 2026 - 22 Apr 2026 NZ CPI preview, Q1 2026 - 17 Apr 2026 Westpac Retail Spending Pulse, March 2026 - 13 Apr 2026 RBNZ April 2026 Monetary Policy Review and change of call - 8 Apr 2026 Hawks, doves, and kiwis - 2 Apr 2026 Preview of RBNZ April 2026 Monetary Policy Review - 31 Mar 2026 NZ Agri Bites - 31 Mar 2026

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Regional roundup.

Quarterly focus on the outlook for New Zealand's regions.

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April 2026 October 2025 April 2025

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Research papers.

Industry reports and in-depth research.

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Healthcare in New Zealand: The changing role of the private sector - 10 Mar 26 A look at New Zealand’s proposed local council rate cap - 17 Dec 2025 U.S. tariff update - 10 Dec 2025

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Confidence surveys.

Westpac McDermott Miller consumer, employment, and regional economic confidence surveys.

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Consumer confidence Q1 2026 Employment confidence Q1 2026

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