Black Friday spending falls compared to 2024

Tuesday 2 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 2 Dec 2025, 5:20pm

New Zealanders spent 6.2% less on Black Friday this year than they did in 2024. While the event remained the busiest shopping day of the year so far, payment company Worldline suggests tightened budgets led to the decrease.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 2 Dec 2025, 4:46pm

   Black Friday spending down in 2025 in blow to retail recovery (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 2 Dec 2025, 5:20pm

   Spending on Black Friday down compared to 2024 – payment company (opens in new tab)