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Middle East war puts ‘dated’ NZ GDP data in the rubbish bin

Economists reckon there was modest economic expansion at the end of 2025, as all eyes now turn to risks from the Iran war.

Businesses linked with tourism are expected to be the winners in December GDP data this week.

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The New Zealand economy faces an uncertain future as the Middle East conflict plays out on the world stage for another week.

Markets and oil prices were all over the place last week as analysts digested the consequences for businesses and households here in New Zealand, especially the immediate

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Jonathan Mitchell Mon, 16 Mar 2026
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