Annual inflation rises to 3.0% in September quarter

Monday 20 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 20 Oct 2025, 11:03am

In this story Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Stats NZ

New Zealand's annual inflation rate has reached 3.0%, the highest level since June 2024. Stats NZ reports that rising electricity, food, and council rates drove the increase. This figure sits at the top of the Reserve Bank's target band.

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First reported by 1News, Mon 20 Oct 2025, 10:49am · 4 reports from 3 outlets over 13 minutes

1NewsMon 20 Oct 2025, 10:49am

Power price surge helps push inflation to 15-month high (opens in new tab)
- Annual inflation rises to 3.0% - a 15-month high (opens in new tab) Mon 20 Oct 2025, 10:49am
StuffMon 20 Oct 2025, 11:02am

Live: Higher electricity prices and local council rates to blame for 15-month high inflation increase (opens in new tab)
RNZMon 20 Oct 2025, 11:03am

Consumer Price Index: Inflation increases to 3 percent, highest level in year (opens in new tab)