This page outlines the Statistics New Zealand data series we make available through EconData. In our dataflow docs, we outline hierarchies present in the data, in order to help you understand the dataset. We also give detail below about the codes used in the series keys, to facilitate programmatic analysis.
Statistics New Zealand
Definition
Statistics New Zealand is New Zealand’s official data agency. We currently engineer the Consumer Price Index (NZ_CPI), Selected Price Indexes (NZ_SPI), Food Price Index (NZ_FPI), Rental Price Index (NZ_RENTS), and CPI Weights (NZ_CPI_WEIGHTS).
Dimensions
For each dataflow, the series key is made up of the following concepts:
NZ_CPI
SOURCE_TABLEMNEMONICREGION
NZ_SPI
SOURCE_TABLEMNEMONICREGION
NZ_FPI
SOURCE_TABLEMNEMONICREGION
NZ_RENTS
MNEMONICREGION
NZ_CPI_WEIGHTS
BASKETMNEMONIC
Source Table
The Source Table dimension refers to the original file that the data was obtained from. Please click on this paragraph for the details of the codelist.
Codelist ID: CL_NZ_SOURCE_TABLE
CAG– CPI All Groups for New ZealandCGR– CPI Level 1 Groups for New ZealandCSU– CPI Level 2 Subgroups for New ZealandCCL– CPI Level 3 Classes for New ZealandCSE– CPI Level 4 Sections for New ZealandCIT– CPI Level 6 Items for New ZealandCRA– CPI Regional All Groups (Broad Regions)CRG– CPI Regional Groups (Broad Regions)CCR– CPI Regional Classes (Broad Regions)CAS– CPI All Groups for New Zealand, Seasonally adjustedCGS– CPI Level 1 Groups for New Zealand, Seasonally adjustedCSS– CPI Level 2 Subgroups for New Zealand, Seasonally adjustedCCS– CPI Level 3 Classes for New Zealand, Seasonally adjustedFNZ– Food Price Index for New Zealand (Monthly)FRB– Food Price Index Regional (Broad Regions) (Monthly)FRS– Food Price Index Regional (Separate Regions) (Monthly)FGR– Food Price Index Level 1 Groups for New Zealand (Monthly)FSU– Food Price Index Level 2 Subgroups for New Zealand (Monthly)FCL– Food Price Index Level 3 Classes for New Zealand (Monthly)FSE– Food Price Index Level 4 Sections for New Zealand (Monthly)FPC– Food Price Index for New Zealand, percentage change (Monthly)FSA– Food Price Index for New Zealand, Seasonally adjusted (Monthly)FSS– Food Price Index Level 2 Subgroups for New Zealand, Seasonally adjusted (Monthly)FCS– Food Price Index Level 3 Classes for New Zealand, Seasonally adjusted (Monthly)MRN– CPI Monthly Rents (National) (Monthly)MRR– CPI Monthly Rents (Broad Regions) (Monthly)FWA– Food Price Index Selected Weighted Average Prices for New Zealand (Monthly)
Mnemonic
The mnemonic dimension refers to the specific item that the series captures. The item hierarchy used by Statistics New Zealand consists of the Group, Subgroup, Class, Section and Item. Please click on this paragraph for the details of the codelist.
Codelist ID: CL_NZ_CPI_MNEMONICS
The code is made up of 6 digits. When working with the Group-Section levels, it can be broken down in the following manner:
- The first 2 digits represent the Group level
- The 3rd digit indicates the Subgroup
- The 4th and 5th digits indicate the Class
- The 6th digit indicates Section
000000– All groups010000– Food011000– Fruit and vegetables011010– Fruit011020– Vegetables
012000– Meat, poultry and fish012010– Meat and poultry012011– Beef and veal (fresh, chilled or frozen)012012– Pork (fresh, chilled or frozen)012013– Mutton, lamb and hogget (fresh, chilled or frozen)012014– Poultry (fresh, chilled or frozen)012016– Preserved, prepared and processed meat
012020– Fish and other seafood
013000– Grocery food013010– Bread and cereals013011– Bread013012– Cakes and biscuits013013– Breakfast cereals013014– Pasta products013015– Pastry-cook products013016– Other cereal products
013020– Milk, cheese and eggs013021– Fresh milk013022– Preserved milk013023– Yoghurt (fresh, frozen)013024– Cheese013025– Other milk products013026– Eggs
013030– Oils and fats013040– Food additives and condiments013050– Confectionery, nuts and snacks013060– Other grocery food
014000– Non-alcoholic beverages014010– Coffee, tea and other hot drinks014020– Soft drinks, waters and juices
015000– Restaurant meals and ready-to-eat food015010– Restaurant meals015020– Ready-to-eat food
020000– Alcoholic beverages and tobacco020100– Alcoholic beverages020101– Beer020102– Wine020103– Spirits and liqueurs
020200– Cigarettes and tobacco
030000– Clothing and footwear031000– Clothing031020– Men’s clothing031030– Women’s clothing031040– Children’s and infants’ clothing
031050– Clothing accessories031060– Knitting and sewing supplies031070– Clothing services032000– Footwear032020– Men’s footwear032030– Women’s footwear032040– Children’s and infants’ footwear
040000– Housing and household utilities041000– Actual rentals for housing041010– Actual rentals for housing
042000– Home ownership042010– Purchase of housing
043000– Property maintenance043010– Property maintenance materials043020– Property maintenance services
044000– Property rates and related services044010– Water supply044020– Refuse disposal and recycling044030– Local authority rates and payments044040– Other property related services
045000– Household energy045010– Electricity045020– Gas045030– Solid fuels
050000– Household contents and services051000– Furniture, furnishings and floor coverings051010– Furniture and furnishings051020– Carpets and other floor coverings
052000– Household textiles053000– Household appliances053010– Major household appliances053020– Small electrical household appliances053030– Repair and hire of household appliances
054000– Glassware, tableware and household utensils055000– Tools and equipment for house and garden055010– Major tools and equipment for the house and garden055020– Small tools and accessories for the house and garden
056000– Other household supplies and services056010– Cleaning products and other household supplies056020– Other household services
060000– Health061000– Medical products, appliances and equipment061010– Pharmaceutical products061020– Other medical products061030– Therapeutic appliances and equipment
062000– Out-patient services062010– Medical services062020– Dental services062030– Paramedical services
063000– Hospital services
070000– Transport071000– Purchase of vehicles071010– Purchase of new motor cars071020– Purchase of second-hand motor cars071030– Purchase of motorcycles071040– Purchase of bicycles
072000– Private transport supplies and services072010– Vehicle parts and accessories072020– Petrol072030– Other vehicle fuels and lubricants072040– Vehicle servicing and repairs072050– Other private transport services
073000– Passenger transport services073010– Rail passenger transport073020– Road passenger transport073030– Domestic air transport073040– International air transport073050– Sea passenger transport
080000– Communication081000– Postal services082000– Telecommunication equipment083000– Telecommunication services
090000– Recreation and culture091000– Audio-visual and computing equipment091010– Audio-visual equipment091020– Computing equipment091030– Recording media
092000– Major recreational and cultural equipment093000– Other recreational equipment and supplies093010– Games, toys and hobbies093020– Equipment for sport, camping and outdoor recreation093030– Plants, flowers and gardening supplies093040– Pets and pet-related products
094000– Recreational and cultural services094010– Recreational and sporting services094020– Cultural services094030– Veterinary services
095000– Newspapers, books and stationery095010– Books095020– Newspapers and magazines095040– Stationery and drawing materials
096000– Accommodation services096010– Domestic accommodation services096020– Overseas accommodation prepaid in New Zealand
100000– Education101000– Early childhood education102000– Primary and secondary education103000– Tertiary and other post school education104000– Other educational fees
110000– Miscellaneous goods and services111000– Personal care111010– Hairdressing and personal grooming services111020– Electrical appliances for personal care111030– Other appliances, articles and products for personal care
113000– Personal effects113010– Jewellery and watches113020– Other personal effects
114000– Insurance114010– Life insurance114020– Dwelling insurance114030– Contents insurance114040– Health insurance114050– Vehicle insurance
115000– Credit services115010– Direct credit service charges
116000– Other miscellaneous services116010– Vocational services116020– Professional services116030– Real estate services116040– Other miscellaneous services not elsewhere classified
120000– Interest payments
When dealing with specific Items, the code takes on the following form:
- The first 2 characters in the code are always
AP - The remaining 4 characters are numerical and indicate the individual item
AP0100– Oranges, 1kgAP0101– Bananas, 1kgAP0102– Apples, 1kgAP0103– Kiwifruit, 1kgAP0104– Sultanas (supermarket only), 375gAP0105– Peaches – canned (supermarket only), 410gAP0106– Lettuce, 1kgAP0107– Broccoli, 1kgAP0108– Cabbage, 1kgAP0109– Tomatoes, 1kgAP0110– Carrots, 1kgAP0111– Mushrooms, 1kgAP0112– Potatoes, 1kgAP0113– Peas – frozen (supermarket only), 1kgAP0114– Beef steak – blade, 1kgAP0115– Beef steak – porterhouse/sirloin, 1kgAP0116– Beef – mince, 1kgAP0117– Pork – loin chops, 1kgAP0118– Lamb – chops, 1kgAP0120– Sausages, 1kgAP0121– Tuna – canned (supermarket only), 185gAP0123– Biscuits – chocolate, 200gAP0124– Breakfast biscuits, 1kgAP0125– Flour – white (supermarket only), 1.5kgAP0126– Rice – long grain, white (supermarket only), 1kgAP0127– Milk – standard homogenised, 2 litresAP0128– Yoghurt – flavoured, 150g pottle (supermarket only), pk of 6AP0129– Cheese – mild cheddar (supermarket only), 1kgAP0130– Eggs, dozenAP0131– Butter – salted, 500gAP0132– Sugar – white, 1.5kgAP0134– Chocolate – block (supermarket only), 250gAP0136– Spaghetti – canned, 420gAP0137– Coffee – instant, 100gAP0138– Tea bags (supermarket only), box of 100AP0139– Soft drink, 1.5 litresAP0140– Bottled water, 750mlAP0142– Fish and chips, One fish/chipsAP0143– Meat pie – hot, eachAP0144– Fruit juice – apple based (supermarket only), 3 litreAP0145– Potato crisps, 150gAP0146– Tomato sauce – canned, 560gAP0147– Bacon – middle rashers (supermarket only), 700gAP0148– Chicken breast, 1kgAP0149– Bread – white sliced loaf, 600gAP0151– Apricots, dried, 100gAP0152– Avocado, 1kgAP0153– Baby food, 110gAP0154– Beans, 1kgAP0155– Bread rolls, filled, hot, eachAP0156– Bread rolls, hamburger buns, 6 packAP0157– Breakfast drink, 250ml, 6 packAP0158– Burger, with or without accompaniments, eachAP0159– Soup, canned, 500gAP0160– Capsicums, green, else red, 1kgAP0161– Cauliflower, 1kgAP0162– Celery, 1kgAP0164– Cheese, camembert, 125gAP0165– Cheese, processed slices, 250gAP0166– Chicken, cooked, whole, No. 15 – Cheapest AvailableAP0167– Chicken pieces (excluding breast), boneless or bone in, 1kgAP0168– Chicken, whole, frozen, No. 15 – Cheapest AvailableAP0169– Chicken nuggets, frozen, 1kgAP0170– Chilled fruit juice or smoothies, 1 to 1.5 litreAP0172– Chocolate, boxed, loose, 250gAP0173– Chocolate blocks, convenience stores, 100g to 250gAP0174– Chocolate novelty bars, 50gAP0176– Corn flakes, 500gAP0177– Corned beef, fresh, chilled or frozen, 1kgAP0178– Courgettes, 1kgAP0179– Biscuits, savoury, crackers 250gAP0180– Cream, 300ml – Cheapest AvailableAP0181– Cucumber, 1kgAP0182– Dessert, frozen, 500gAP0183– Fruit flavoured drink powder, multipack of 3 to 5AP0184– Dried pasta, spaghetti or other type, 500gAP0185– Drinking chocolate, 300gAP0186– Milk, calcium enriched, 2 litresAP0187– Fish fillets, frozen, multipack, 500gAP0188– Flat bread – pita, tortilla, or other typeAP0189– Eggs, free range, 6 packAP0190– Fresh fish, 1kgAP0191– Fresh pasta, tortellini or other filled type, 300gAP0192– Fried and other takeaway chicken, 5 piecesAP0193– Berries, frozen, 500gAP0194– Grapes, green or redAP0195– Coffee, ground, 200gAP0197– Honey, clover, creamed, 500gAP0198– Hot chips, hot wedgesAP0199– Hummus dip, 200gAP0200– Ice block, water based, eachAP0201– Ice cream bought in bulk, 2 litresAP0202– Ice cream novelty, chocolate coated, eachAP0203– Infant formula, 900gAP0204– Jam, 375gAP0205– Kumara, 1kgAP0207– Mandarins, 1kgAP0208– Mussels, marinated, 375gAP0209– Meat pies, chilled, 6 or 8 pack – Cheapest AvailableAP0210– Mixed vegetables, frozen, 1kgAP0211– Muesli, natural or toasted, 750gAP0212– Muesli/cereal bars, 200gAP0213– Mussels, live, 1kgAP0214– Sandwich, fresh or toastedAP0215– Olive oil, pure, not extra virgin or light, 1 litreAP0216– Onions, 1kgAP0217– Orange juice, not apple based, 1 litre – Cheapest AvailableAP0219– Packaged cake slice, 300gAP0220– Parsnips, 1kgAP0221– Packaged meal, pasta and sauce, 130gAP0222– Pasta sauces, tomato based, 500gAP0223– Pastry, frozen sheets, puff or flaky, 800gAP0224– Pears, 1kgAP0225– Pineapple, pieces, in juice or syrup, canned, 425gAP0226– Pineapple, 1kgAP0227– Biscuits, plain (eg arrowroot, ginger, malt, wine), 250gAP0228– Potato fries, frozen, 1kgAP0229– Prawns, frozen, 700gAP0230– Prepared meals, frozen, 340gAP0231– Pumpkin, 1kgAP0232– Roasting lamb and hogget, fresh, chilled or frozen, 1kgAP0233– Roasting pork, fresh, chilled or frozen, 1kgAP0234– Salad, leaf, packaged, 150gAP0235– Salami, 100gAP0236– Salmon, imported, pink, canned, unflavoured, 210gAP0238– Soft drinks, pouredAP0239– Soft drinks, 600mlAP0240– Soy milk, unflavoured, 1 litreAP0241– Soy sauce, 300mlAP0242– Sports energy drinks, 350mlAP0243– Sports energy drinks, 250mlAP0244– Two minute noodles, multipack,5AP0245– Peanut butter, not salt free, 375gAP0246– Sweets, 200gAP0247– Cakes and biscuits, takeawayAP0248– Coffee, takeway, eachAP0249– Cookie, takeaway, eachAP0251– Takeaway muffins and buns, eachAP0252– Pizza, takeawayAP0253– Salad, takeaway, vegetable, 1kgAP0254– Tea, takeawayAP0256– Tomatoes, canned, 400gAP0257– Vinegar, 750mlAP0258– Wheatmeal bread, sliced, 700gAP0259– Wholegrain bread, sliced, 700gAP0260– Fresh herbs, packaged, chilledAP0261– Olives, jar, 400gAP0262– Tea bags, flavoured or herbal, box of 25AP0263– Pizza, fresh or frozen, with any standard topping, eachAP0264– Margarine/table spread, 500gAP0265– Mayonnaise, 380mlAP0266– Dried mixed herbs, 10g to 15gAP0267– Peanuts, blanched, salted, 250gAP0268– Ham, sliced or shaved, 1kgAP0269– Chewing gum, packet, each
Special Cases:
072030001– Diesel04100F– Actual rentals for housing – Flow04100S– Actual rentals for housing – Stock
Region
Please click on this paragraph for the details of the codelist.
Codelist ID: CL_NZ_REGIONS
TC– New Zealand / Total countryRN– Rest of North IslandNI– North IslandRS– Rest of South IslandSI– South IslandAU– AucklandWE– WellingtonCA– CanterburyWH– WhangareiHA– HamiltonTA– TaurangaRO– RotoruaNH– Napier-HastingsNP– New PlymouthWA– WanganuiPN– Palmerston NorthNE– NelsonCH– ChristchurchTI– TimaruDU– DunedinIN– Invercargill
Basket
The basket dimension represents the CPI basket that the weight is attached to. Please click on this paragraph for the details of the codelist.
Codelist ID: CL_NZ_CPI_BASKETS
TC– Total countryTT– TradablesTN– Non-tradablesAU– Regional index – AucklandWE– Regional index – WellingtonRN– Regional index – Rest of North IslandCA– Regional index – CanterburyRS– Regional index – Rest of South Island
Attributes
For each dataflow, the attributes are as follows:
- Source Dataset
- Level
- Frequency
- Label
- Unit Multiplier
- Unit Measure
International Categories