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New ZealandNew Zealand Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) fell to 5.73 Percentage (%) in January 2023
World BankYearlyReleased January 2023
New Zealand Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) fell to 5.73 Percentage (%) in January 2023, down 1.44 Percentage (%) from December's 7.17 Percentage (%) reading.
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5.73
Latest (2023)
7.17
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THE RELEASE
Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) (New Zealand) was reported at 2.84 Percent in December 2025. The reading fell from the previous value of 2.92 Percent. This is classified as a high-impact indicator released on a yearly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. In December readings over the past 3 years, Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) has averaged 3.83 Percent.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Employment Change QoQ (Aug 4) and Unemployment Rate (Aug 4).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update December 2025.
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Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) - NZ
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About Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) — New Zealand
DEFINITION
New Zealand's Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) for December 2025 came in at 2.839796%, slightly below November 2024's 2.922798%, indicating a modest deceleration in annual inflation. This marks a continued downward trend from December 2023's 5.733163%, reflecting easing price pressures. Market participants will watch upcoming data for further confirmation of this inflation slowdown amid current monetary policy settings. Updated 7/1/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Inflation prints feed directly into central-bank policy expectations and real-yield calculations, and are among the most rate-sensitive releases on the calendar. Surprises against consensus typically move rates and currencies on release. Released annually.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a higher reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook diverging from that direction. The 1-month and 3-month horizons disagree, suggesting a mixed signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection.
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Economic Calendar - NZ Events
| Thursday, July 30, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01:00 | NZ | ANZ Business Confidence | 56.1 | 36.6 | 36 | 46.05 | Medium |
| 22:00 | NZ | ANZ Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence | 99.3 | 91.3 | 90.5 | 94.90 | Low |