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flag New Zealand's retail sales rose 0.9% in Dec 2025, driven by holiday shopping and strong demand, marking fifth straight quarter of growth.

flag New Zealand's retail sales rose 0.9% in the December 2025 quarter from the prior quarter, driven by holiday shopping and strong demand for discretionary items like electronics, pharmaceuticals, and home supplies, according to Stats NZ. flag Twelve of 15 retail sectors saw growth, with core sales up 4.5% year-on-year to NZ$27 billion. flag Despite a 0.5% annual decline in core retail stock values and a 4.9% drop in apparel inventories, the fifth consecutive quarter of growth signals ongoing consumer resilience, supported by lower borrowing costs and tourism.

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