New Zealand CPI inflation was 3.7% for Q3 2026, compared with 4.1% previously. Released Oct 22, 2026. View the historical chart and latest data.
2026-10-21 21:45 UTC
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The official Consumer Price Index inflation row printed 3.7 for 2026-09-30. The previous value was 4.1 and the forecast field was --.
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21 Oct 2026 UTC
21 Oct 2026 UTC
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| Official source published |
By UTC, 21 Oct 2026
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| Public release ID | nzd_inflation_2026-10-21 |
|---|---|
| API announcement ID | nzd_inflation_2026-09-30 |
| Release time |
2026-10-21 21:45 UTC
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| Reference period | 2026-09-30 |
| Actual value | 3.7 |
| Previous value | 4.1 |
| Forecast | -- |
| Surprise | -- |
| Announcement timestamp | 1792619100 |
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New Zealand Inflation Rate (CPI/HICP) was 3.7% year on year in Q3 2026. The previous reading was 4.1%.
This release was published on Oct 22, 2026 at 10:45 Pacific/Auckland.
The next New Zealand Inflation Rate (CPI/HICP) release is scheduled for Jan 27, 2027.
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