Economy clocks just 0.2% growth at end of 2025
The result was below expectations and shows weaker momentum leading into Iran conflict.
Construction activity lagged late last year.
Jonathan Mitchell
Thu, 19 Mar 2026
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New Zealand’s economic recovery lost momentum late last year and put the country on the back foot leading into the Iran war.
Statistics NZ data today showed December quarter expansion of just 0.2%, which is below revised expectations from economists as well as the RBNZ’s February Monetary
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Jonathan Mitchell
Thu, 19 Mar 2026
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