Transport, postal, and warehousing industry sales rose 18% to $10 billion in the June 2022 quarter when compared to last quarter, Stats NZ figures show.
The industry covers a variety of activities including air, road, and rail transportation and freight services.
“Air transport saw elevated sales this quarter which was influenced by the easing of border restrictions in New Zealand,” business financial statistics manager Melissa McKenzie says.
“Additionally, businesses involved in freight delivery saw increased sales.”
Administrative and support services sales rose 23% for the quarter. This industry includes businesses engaged in travel agency and tour arrangement services.
“This coincides with the number of international arrivals and departures reaching their highest level since border and travel restrictions were introduced in early 2020,” McKenzie says.
“It’s important to remember that inflation has contributed to the increase in sales across the business financial data collection this quarter,” she adds.
The end of petroleum refining activity in New Zealand drove the biggest decrease in sales this quarter, seen in the petroleum and coal manufacturing industry.
Most of the businesses impacted have moved into the basic material wholesaling industry under their new classification.
