The article examines how New Zealanders are adapting their financial behaviour amid ongoing economic uncertainty, highlighting declines in credit card rewards, rising first-home buyer debt, and growing reliance on 'buy now pay later' schemes.
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disappointment for retailers amid holiday slump
****Retail spending down in December, business confidence not being shared by consumers**** \\ \\ **22 January 2026**\\ \\ “The latest card spending data shows December was a disappointing month for retailers”, Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young says.Spotted something wrong on this page? Report a correction.
