The ANZ Truckometer is a set of two economic indicators derived using traffic volume data from around New Zealand.

ANZ use traffic flows in this indicator as a proxy for economic growth.

Heavy traffic index -1.2% m/m

  • prior revised to +3%
  • ANZ note the volatility of this index due to lockdown, freight disruptions
  • ANZ add it is showing a 'busy' economy

Light index +0.6% m/m

  • prior +2%
truckometer 11 May 2021