New Zealand

This is New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon's second visit to Singapore as prime minister, with his first trip in April 2024.

New Zealand PM Luxon in Singapore for first Annual Leaders’ Meeting, supply chain pact signing

The visit follows bilateral relations being upgraded to the highest level in October 2025

The prospect that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (above) may raise its Official Cash Rate to counter emerging inflation pressures adds to signs that house prices may remain relatively flat throughout 2026.

New Zealand house prices lack momentum as buyers sidelined

While they rose for a third straight month in April, the increase was just 0.1% from March: property consultancy

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Anna Breman said the monetary policy committee will continue to keep a “close watch” on developments in the Middle East.

New Zealand central banker says Q1 core inflation was stable within target band

[WELLINGTON] New Zealand’s top central banker on Wednesday said that measures of core inflation in the first quarter had remained stable within its target band of 1 per cent to 3 per cent, adding that...

Prospects for the New Zealand housing market have dimmed as lenders raise home-loan interest rates in response to rising wholesale borrowing costs.

New Zealand house sales drop as Iran war hits buyer confidence

Local bank economists expect house prices will fall this year

New Zealand has loosened visa rules from Apr 1, 2025, cutting the minimum investment threshold to NZ$5 million for the higher-risk “Growth” category over three years.

New Zealand’s investor visa draws nearly NZ$4 billion

The government has pitched the programme as part of a broader “Going for Growth” agenda

New Zealand's CPI rose 0.9 per cent in the first quarter from the previous quarter, Statistics New Zealand said.

New Zealand inflation stays at 3.1%, fueling rate hike bets

[WELLINGTON] New Zealand’s annual inflation rate was unchanged at 3.1 per cent in the first quarter, defying expectations for a slowdown and increasing the likelihood of further rate hikes this year. ...

The impact on costs has fanned expectations the RBNZ will increase interest rates sooner than it previously expected, which poses a risk to future demand.

New Zealand firms gloomy as Iran war hits costs, profitability

The NZIER expects the RBNZ will commence a tightening cycle with a 25 basis point hike in July

While the data are not adjusted for seasonal variation, the lift in exports adds to signs the New Zealand economy was on track to post solid growth in the first quarter.

New Zealand exports hit monthly record on dairy, China demand

There are also growing concerns over supply chain disruptions, higher shipping costs and slowing global demand