New Zealand Small Business Index

This index shows changes in the overall performance of New Zealand small businesses from month to month.

A quick introduction to Xero Small Business Insights.

A line graph showing the ups and downs in the New Zealand Small Business Index since January 2017.

The New Zealand Small Business Index rose 22 points in June to 143 points.

Latest update and data

The New Zealand Index report

The latest on the state of small businesses in New Zealand.

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Latest data

Download all the Xero Small Business Index data in Excel format.

Latest data (ZIP file)

Methodology

An explanation of data sources and how the index is constructed.

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A line graph showing monthly metrics for wages.

Small business wages rose 3.8% y/y in June.

A line graph showing monthly metrics for jobs.

Small business jobs rose 7.3% y/y in June.

A line graph showing monthly metrics for time to be paid.

The average length of time small businesses waited to be paid was 23.5 days in June.

A line graph showing monthly metrics for sales.

Small business sales fell 8.3% y/y in June.

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