inflation in New Zealand recorded growth in the second quarter of this year, which ended last June, according to Statistics New Zealand data released this morning, by 1.1% on a quarterly basis, compared to 1.2% in the first quarter, while the index rose by 6% on an annual basis, compared to 6. 7% in the first quarter.

In the details, the prices of foodstuffs increased by 2.2%, while the prices of housing and household utilities increased by 1.2%, while the prices of transportation decreased by about 1.9%.