GDP flatlines as first quarter squeezes out little growth
"New Zealand is wasting incredibly strong tailwinds," National's Amy Adams says. Watch Brent Edwards' interview with Amy Adams.
GDP figures for the first quarter of 2018 show a stagnant economy as economists worry fragile business confidence may leak into weaker investment.
New Zealand grew 0.5% (+2.7% year-on-year) in the first three months compared with the same time last year. This is lower than the Reserve Bank’s
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Nathan Smith
Thu, 21 Jun 2018
Thu, 21 Jun 2018
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GDP flatlines as first quarter squeezes out little growth
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