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BusinessMarch 18

Strong 2013 finish picked for economy

Economists are picking a strong economic finish for 2013, with gross domestic product (GDP) for the quarter to December expected at 0.9%, when Statistics New Zealand data is released tomorrow.
Strong 2013 finish picked for economy
Strong 2013 finish picked for economy
BusinessSeptember 19

GDP grows 0.2%, despite drought

New Zealand had achieved one of the higher annual economic growth rates among the OECD countries, despite the worst drought in 70 years, Finance Minister Bill English said yesterday.
GDP grows 0.2%, despite drought
GDP grows 0.2%, despite drought
BusinessJune 20

0.3% GDP rise down on forecast

The effects of the drought have offset gains from Canterbury construction, meaning only a ''modest'' increase in economic growth in the March quarter.
0.3% GDP rise down on forecast
0.3% GDP rise down on forecast
BusinessJune 18

GDP probably dominated by drought flow-on and quake rebuild

Drought and the Christchurch rebuild are expected to dominate the GDP data out tomorrow, with economic activity expected to have grown by 0.7% in the three months ending in March.
BusinessDecember 16

Construction expected to drive GDP: economist

Stronger construction activity is expected to have driven increased economic activity in the three months to September.
Construction expected to drive GDP: economist
Construction expected to drive GDP: economist
BusinessSeptember 19

GDP beats expectations

New Zealand's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 0.6 percent in the June quarter - about double market expectations.
BusinessJune 21

GDP up 1.1% in surprise quarterly result

Manufacturing underpinned a surprise 1.1% quarterly increase in gross domestic product data, more than doubling predictions by some analysts and the Reserve Bank.
GDP up 1.1% in surprise quarterly result
GDP up 1.1% in surprise quarterly result
BusinessJune 20

Dairy drives GDP surge

The New Zealand economy grew strongly in the first quarter, driven mostly by ideal growing conditions in the dairy sector, Statistics NZ said today.
BusinessMarch 28

GDP fails to meet predictions

New gross domestic product (GDP) stats just released show the economy grew at an unexpectedly slow rate at the end of 2011, rising just 0.3 percent.
BusinessMarch 22

0.3% GDP growth half of RB forecast

Finance Minister Bill English remains optimistic about the state of the New Zealand economy while facing growing criticism the Government is distracted by asset sales and not focusing enough on economic growth.
0.3% GDP growth half of RB forecast
0.3% GDP growth half of RB forecast
BusinessMarch 18

World cup GDP boost expected

The effects of hosting the Rugby World Cup last year are expected to feature in a substantial way in data being released this week by Statistics New Zealand.
World cup GDP boost expected
World cup GDP boost expected
BusinessDecember 22

Upbeat about moderate growth in 2012

Finance Minister Bill English remains confident the New Zealand economy will continue to show moderate growth next year.
BusinessSeptember 22

Tiny GDP growth as economy close to stalling

New Zealand's economy barely missed stalling in the three months to June, but economists say the "speed bump" of 0.1% quarterly growth will not slow the economy for long.
Tiny GDP growth as economy close to stalling
Tiny GDP growth as economy close to stalling
BusinessJuly 13

Surging economy confounds experts

Strong growth in the manufacturing sector saw economic activity rise much more quickly than expected in the March quarter.
BusinessJuly 13

Postponement of GDP disclosure leaves economists wondering

The week-long postponement by Statistics New Zealand on releasing the second quarter GDP (gross domestic product) data has economists querying whether it portends good or bad news in the wake of the February quakes in Christchurch.
Postponement of GDP disclosure leaves economists wondering
Postponement of GDP disclosure leaves economists wondering
BusinessJune 20

Statistics NZ dashes hopes of surplus

Statistics New Zealand yesterday dashed any hopes that New Zealand's current account had slipped back into the black for the first time in nearly 30 years in the three months ended March.
DunedinJune 2

Dunedin lagging behind other parts of New Zealand

Dunedin is planning its next decade of economic development - at the same time as facing its failure in the past decade to keep up with the rate of economic growth the rest of the country has achieved.
Dunedin lagging behind other parts of New Zealand
Dunedin lagging behind other parts of New Zealand
BusinessMarch 21

Uncertainty surrounds this week's GDP news

The GDP release this Thursday is probably as low a priority as it can get, sandwiched between two quake-affected quarters and with the market more concerned about developments overseas.
Uncertainty surrounds this week's GDP news
Uncertainty surrounds this week's GDP news
BusinessDecember 19

Communications measurement woes

The measurement of communication activity in the GDP results due out on Thursday is causing something of an issue for economists.
Communications measurement woes
Communications measurement woes
BusinessJune 24

Recovery into second year

The economy has entered its second year of recovery with it becoming increasingly clear that future growth is likely to be driven by the country's core goods-producing sector.
Recovery into second year
Recovery into second year
BusinessJune 20

Fourth quarter of growth good news

Good economic news is expected this week with economic activity expected to have shown growth for the fourth consecutive quarter and the current account deficit narrowing in the year to March.
Fourth quarter of growth good news
Fourth quarter of growth good news
BusinessApril 2

Farming, loyalty stalwarts of economy

The future success of the Clutha District relies on the fortunes of its sheep and beef farmers, but the loyalty of its residents has played a major part in the way the district has survived the recession.
Farming, loyalty stalwarts of economy
Farming, loyalty stalwarts of economy
BusinessMarch 25

Economy growing, latest figures show

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose 0.8 percent in the December quarter, with manufacturing activity rising a seasonally adjusted 4.5 percent after seven consecutive quarters of decline.
BusinessMarch 23

Forecasters revise upwards expectations of economic recovery

New Zealand is facing an uncertain but optimistic recovery, a consensus of economic forecasts compiled by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research says.
BusinessMarch 22

GDP figures set to show things are looking up

The economic recovery is thought to have been much broader in the three months ended December, with most areas posting an increase.
GDP figures set to show things are looking up
GDP figures set to show things are looking up