Easter trading hours have been a long-debated topic. Retailers say they want to decide whether or not they open, not the local council or Government. Consumers can shop online at any time, but a bricks and mortar store has restrictions not aligned with the trading environment in 2025.

With the Government having a strong legislative calendar for 2025 we also asked members about potential changes to the Holidays Act. Plus see updated stats on business confidence, sales targets, and key issues impacting retailers.

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Retail Radar: Retail NZ surveys retail business owners and tracks retailer sentiment over time. Covering current sales data and future expectations of sales, inflation and key issues. Retail Radar is your one stop shop for learning about business trends in the New Zealand retail market.

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