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New Zealand's Digital Exports Outpace Projections, Call for Policy Support Issued
New Zealand's digital exports are growing faster than expected, with a manifesto urging policy support for scaling. New data center development also signals a boost for critical digital infrastructure and future export opportunities.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEconomyComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceGeneral PoliticsTrade Digital ExportsKiwiSaaSData CentersPolicyTechnologyGDP
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New Zealand Economy Grows 0.8% Amid Rising Fuel and Electricity Costs
New Zealand's economy grew 0.8% in the March 2026 quarter, with rising GDP, new home consents, and inflation driven by electricity. Fuel prices surged due to Middle East conflict, despite earlier drops.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentConflictEconomyFederal GovernmentMiddle EastReal EstateEnergy GDPfuel priceselectricity priceshome consentsMarch 2026 quarterStatistics New Zealand
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Manufacturing Sector Powers New Zealand's Economic Growth
New Zealand's manufacturing sector led economic growth in the March 2026 quarter, growing 1.9 percent. Minister Cameron Brewer highlighted its contribution to GDP and employment, supported by the government's Investment Boost initiative.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyEconomyGeneral PoliticsEmployment and LaborTransportation ManufacturingEconomic GrowthCameron BrewerGDPInvestment BoostMarch 2026 QuarterNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Economy Shows Strong Growth in Early 2026
New Zealand's economy grew 0.8% in Q1 2026, outperforming Australia and the US. Despite Middle East uncertainty, easing fuel prices and strong business investment signal underlying strength, with future growth expected.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictGeneral PoliticsEconomyMiddle EastEmployment and LaborEducation GDPEconomic GrowthNicola WillisFinance MinisterBusiness InvestmentMiddle East ConflictNew Zealand Government
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NZ Economy Grows 0.8% in March 2026 Quarter
New Zealand's GDP grew 0.8% in the March 2026 quarter, following a 0.5% rise in the previous period. Manufacturing was the largest contributor, increasing 1.9%, as nine out of 16 industries saw economic activity rise.
BusinessEconomyEmployment and Labor GDPEconomic GrowthManufacturingStatistics New ZealandMarch 2026 QuarterJason Attewell
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Southland Leads Regional GDP Growth in Year to March 2025
Southland recorded the largest increase in regional gross domestic product (GDP) for the year ended March 2025, outpacing other regions in the South Island's stronger overall performance.
BusinessEconomy SouthlandGDPSouth IslandNorth IslandAucklandStats NZEconomic Growth
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New Zealand's GDP Rises 1.1% in September 2025 Quarter
New Zealand's GDP saw a 1.1% increase in the September 2025 quarter, a broad-based recovery after a 1.0% decrease in the previous quarter, although it fell 0.5% over the year.
BusinessEconomyTradeFinancial MarketsAustralasia GDPStats NZeconomic growthSeptember 2025 quarterJason AttewellBusiness/FinanceStatistics NZ
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New Zealand National Accounts Data Released for Year Ended March 2024
Stats NZ has released the National Accounts (industry production and investment) for the year ended March 2024. The release includes detailed industry data on production, investment, and capital stock.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFinancial MarketsTradeFederal Government National AccountsIndustry ProductionInvestmentGDPStats NZGovernment StatisticianStatistics NZ
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New Zealand's GDP Declines by 0.9% in June 2025 Quarter
New Zealand's economy contracted in the June 2025 quarter, with GDP falling by 0.9%. The unemployment rate rose to 5.2%, reflecting a challenging economic environment.
BusinessEconomyEmployment and LaborTrade GDPUnemployment RateEconomic SnapshotJune 2025 QuarterManufacturingConstructionStatistics NZ
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New Zealand Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rise 0.9% in March 2025 Quarter
New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions rose 0.9% in the March 2025 quarter, driven by increased industry emissions, while household emissions slightly decreased, according to Stats NZ.
EnvironmentPolitics and GovernmentClimate ChangeEnergy Greenhouse Gas EmissionsStats NZTehseen IslamGDPMarch 2025Statistics NZ
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New Zealand's GDP Rises in March 2025 Quarter but Falls Annually
New Zealand's gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.8 percent in the March 2025 quarter, but experienced a 1.1 percent decrease over the year, according to Stats NZ.
BusinessEconomyTradeAustralasia GDPStats NZeconomic statisticsGovernment StatisticianMarch 2025 quarterStatistics New Zealand
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New Zealand GDP Rises 0.8 Percent in March 2025 Quarter
New Zealand's GDP increased by 0.8% in the March 2025 quarter, with notable growth in business services and manufacturing, according to Stats NZ.
BusinessEconomyTradeFinancial MarketsAustralasia GDPStats NZKatrina DewberyEconomic GrowthManufacturingBusiness ServicesStatistics New Zealand
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Taxpayers' Union Slams Budget 2025 as a 'Fudge'
The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union criticizes Budget 2025, stating that it fails to address spending and debt issues, and does not deliver promised economic growth.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEconomy New Zealand Taxpayers’ UnionBudget 2025Nicola WillisGrant RobertsonOBEGALGDPGovernment Spending
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New Zealand Launches 'Investment Boost' Tax Incentive
New Zealand's Finance Minister Nicola Willis announces 'Investment Boost,' a tax incentive allowing businesses to deduct 20% of new asset costs to stimulate economic growth and investment.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEconomyFinancial MarketsTradeEmployment and LaborState Governments Nicola WillisInvestment Boosttax incentiveeconomic growthbusiness investmentGDP