Prices for non-alcoholic beverages were also higher on an annual basis, up 3.6% in the 12 months to December 2025. Electricity prices rose 12.2% in the year to December (up 1.5% monthly), with gas prices also higher, up 17.5% annually and 1.9% monthly. Domestic air transport prices were down 1.2% on an annual basis, but increased by 15.8% monthly. International air transport prices were up 6.6% annually and increased on a monthly basis by 32.9%. As for accommodation, domestic prices were up 4.9% on an annual and monthly basis, while international accommodation prices were up 14.7% annually, but fell 0.5% on a monthly basis.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 16, 2026 12:20 UTC