New Zealand’s BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index rose to 51.2 in August 2026 from 50.6 in July, marking the third consecutive month of expansion in the sector and the fastest increase in eight months. The latest reading matched the December 2025 figure, which was the strongest growth since September 2023, as two of the five sub-indices remained in expansion territory, with new orders (55.2 vs 52.8) recording the strongest reading, followed by stocks (50.8 vs 51.7). Meanwhile, contractions were seen in supplier deliveries (49.0 vs 48.4), employment (49.4 vs 48.5), and activity/sales (49.4 vs 50.4). The latest reading highlighted that cost-of-living pressures, interest rates, and election uncertainty remain front of mind for many. Sentiment was notably softer than in July, with 60.8% of comments negative. “It’s encouraging to see the PSI post its strongest reading since returning to growth, though at 51.2, this remains a fragile recovery,” BusinessNZ CEO Katherine Rich said. source: Business New Zealand

Services PMI in New Zealand increased to 51.20 points in August from 50.60 points in July of 2026. Services PMI in New Zealand averaged 52.69 points from 2007 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 60.80 points in April of 2007 and a record low of 26.00 points in April of 2020. This page provides - New Zealand Services Pmi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Services PMI in New Zealand increased to 51.20 points in August from 50.60 points in July of 2026. Services PMI in New Zealand is expected to be 50.00 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the New Zealand Services PMI is projected to trend around 52.30 points in 2027 and 51.60 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.



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New Zealand Services PMI
The Business NZ Performance of Services Index (PSI) is a composite index based on the diffusion indexes for sales, new orders, delivered, inventories and employment. A reading above 50 indicates an expansion of the Services sector compared to the previous month; below 50 represents a contraction; while 50 indicates no change.

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New Zealand Services Growth Hits 8-Month High
New Zealand’s BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index rose to 51.2 in August 2026 from 50.6 in July, marking the third consecutive month of expansion in the sector and the fastest increase in eight months. The latest reading matched the December 2025 figure, which was the strongest growth since September 2023, as two of the five sub-indices remained in expansion territory, with new orders (55.2 vs 52.8) recording the strongest reading, followed by stocks (50.8 vs 51.7). Meanwhile, contractions were seen in supplier deliveries (49.0 vs 48.4), employment (49.4 vs 48.5), and activity/sales (49.4 vs 50.4). The latest reading highlighted that cost-of-living pressures, interest rates, and election uncertainty remain front of mind for many. Sentiment was notably softer than in July, with 60.8% of comments negative. “It’s encouraging to see the PSI post its strongest reading since returning to growth, though at 51.2, this remains a fragile recovery,” BusinessNZ CEO Katherine Rich said.
2026-09-13
New Zealand Services Growth Slows in July
New Zealand’s BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index decreased to 50.6 in July 2026 from 50.9 in June, marking the second expansion in the services sector since December 2025. Two of the five sub-indices remained in expansion territory, with new orders (52.6 vs 53.3) recording the strongest reading, although at a softer pace, followed by stocks (51.6 vs 50.3) and activity/sales, which rebounded (50.5 vs 49.7). Meanwhile, contractions were seen in supplier deliveries (48.5 vs 51.2) and employment (48.5 vs 48.8). The latest reading highlighted that cost-of-living pressures, fuel and petrol prices, and rising interest rates remain front of mind for many, with a number also citing uncertainty ahead of the election. Sentiment was notably softer than in manufacturing, with 64% of comments negative.
2026-08-16
New Zealand Services Return to Growth
New Zealand’s BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index rose to 50.6 in June 2026 from an upwardly revised 48.0 in May, marking the first expansion in the services sector since January. Two of the five sub-indices returned to expansion territory, with new orders (53.0 vs 48.2) recording the strongest growth, followed by supplier deliveries (51.2 vs 49.8). The remaining sub-indices stayed in contraction territory, although at a slower pace: activity/sales (49.3 vs 45.1), stocks (49.9 vs47.8), and employment (48.8 vs 48.7). " The recovery is tentative. The parts of the sector doing it hardest remain those most exposed to discretionary spending, like hospitality and personal services, where households are still holding onto their money for fuel, food and other essentials. A return to sustained growth depends on consumer confidence rebuilding, and that is unlikely while cost-of-living pressures remain this prominent,” said BusinessNZ’s CEO, Katherine Rich.
2026-07-12