New Zealand: Business confidence survey
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The most recent value is 36.6 points as of June 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 10 points. Historically, the average for New Zealand from February 2018 to June 2026 is -6.82 points. The minimum of -70.2 points was recorded in December 2022, while the maximum of 73.6 points was reached in December 2025.
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- Definition: The business survey indicator provides information on the amount of optimism or pessimism that business managers feel about the prospects of their companies, based upon opinion surveys on developments in production, orders and stocks of finished goods and the general economic situation of the company. It can be used to monitor output growth and to anticipate turning points in economic activity.
- Source: ANZ Bank of New Zealand
| Recent values | New Zealand: Business confidence survey |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jun | 36.6 |
| 2026 May | 10 |
| 2026 Apr | 10.6 |
| 2026 Mar | 32.5 |
| 2026 Feb | 59.2 |
| 2026 Jan | 64.1 |
| 2025 Dec | 73.6 |
| 2025 Nov | 67.1 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial production | 0.90 | Q3/2025 | percent |
| Retail sales Y-on-Y | 3.30 | Q2/2026 | percent |
| House price index | 231.34 | Q1/2026 | index points |
| Real residential property prices Y-on-Y change | -3.72 | Q1/2026 | percent |
| Business confidence survey | 36.60 | 6/2026 | points |
| Consumer confidence | 96.93 | Q2/2026 | points |