Source: Statistics New Zealand
Retail activity falls by 0.5 percent in the June 2026 quarter – news story
24 August 2026
The total volume of retail sales in New Zealand decreased by $138 million (0.5 percent) in the June 2026 quarter compared with the March 2026 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today.
Sales volumes are adjusted for price inflation and seasonal effects, while sales values are adjusted for seasonal effects only.
“Higher fuel prices drove a sharp increase in fuel retailing sales values in the June 2026 quarter,” economic indicators spokesperson Michelle Feyen said.
“However, once the effect of price changes is removed, fuel retailing recorded the largest fall in sales volumes of the industries measured.”