Statistics New Zealand

Canterbury rebuild and drought lead to modest economic growth
20 June
Gross domestic product (GDP) rose 0.3 percent in the March 2013 quarter, with the Canterbury rebuild and the 2013 drought having offsetting effects.
Smaller current account deficit as exports rise
19 June
Increased exports of dairy products, together with the rising spending by overseas visitors, saw New Zealand's seasonally adjusted current account deficit fall $0.3 billion in the March 2013 quarter.
New Statistics NZ Chief Executive appointed
18 June
State Services Commissioner, Iain Rennie, today announced the appointment of Liz MacPherson to the position of Chief Executive of Statistics New Zealand and Government Statistician.