New Zealand second-hand market reaches $5.5 billion value

StuffOtago Daily TimesTuesday 4 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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New Zealand's circular economy grew by an estimated $500 million over the past year, reaching a total value of $5.5 billion. A Trade Me survey found that 89% of New Zealanders purchased pre-loved items in the last six months, with approximately 81 million items sold.

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First reported by Stuff, Tue 4 Mar 2025, 7:23am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 8 hours
  1. StuffStuff

    Second-hand shopping surges: NZ’s ‘circular economy’ hits $5.5 billion - Trade Me (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Second-hand market grows by half a billion dollars (opens in new tab)