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Stark contrasts of NZ’s two-speed economy

WATCH: NBR debates parts of the economy and sectors doing better than others.

WATCH: Dollars and Sense debates NZ’s two-speed economy.

Key points
  • What’s at stake: The economic health of New Zealand's businesses and regions. 
  • Background: The country is in a two-speed economy, with rural and South Island strength, versus weakness in other sectors and regions. 
  • Main players: New Zealand, North Island, South Island, Westpac, Satish Ranchhod, ANZ, Sharon Zollner, Christopher Luxon, Rabobank, Emma Higgins, Restaurant Association, Marisa Bidois, Move Logistics, Paul Millward, Buy NZ Made, Dane Ambler, Centrix. 

New Zealand’s in a so-called two-speed economy as some sectors and regions outperform others in the race to recover in a lower inflation and interest rate environment.

As NBR has reported in recent months, dairy – in particular – is benefiting from solid global demand and higher prices, while

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Jonathan Mitchell Tue, 02 Sep 2025
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Key points
  • What’s at stake: The economic health of New Zealand's businesses and regions. 
  • Background: The country is in a two-speed economy, with rural and South Island strength, versus weakness in other sectors and regions. 
  • Main players: New Zealand, North Island, South Island, Westpac, Satish Ranchhod, ANZ, Sharon Zollner, Christopher Luxon, Rabobank, Emma Higgins, Restaurant Association, Marisa Bidois, Move Logistics, Paul Millward, Buy NZ Made, Dane Ambler, Centrix. 
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