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flag New Zealand's retail spending in December 2025 was 1.3% below 2024’s level, with gains in some sectors and regions but overall decline.

flag New Zealand's core retail spending in December 2025 was 1.3% below the same period in 2024, with $3.223 billion in transactions through the first 21 days, according to Worldline NZ. flag While food and liquor sales rose and hospitality peaked on December 20—still 3.8% below 2024’s level—electronics, clothing, and books lagged. flag Toy stores, chemists, jewellers, and home decor retailers saw gains. flag Regional differences emerged, with Whanganui and Otago growing, while Wellington and Bay of Plenty declined. flag A final surge before Christmas is expected to narrow the year-on-year gap, mirroring past trends.

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