New Zealand.

he article reports on political, financial, and economic developments in New Zealand as of July 2014 and assesses its country risk. Topics include the possibility that Prime Minister John Key will be re-elected in the September 2014 general election, the government's regional spending plan to foster support in outlying districts, and high consumer confidence in spite of rising borrowing rates. Also presented is a commentary on New Zealand's politics and economy published on January 1, 2013