GDP
GDP rises due to housing activity, exports
The economy is continuing to expand at a steady pace, thanks to strong domestic and export demand.
Strong economic numbers expected this week
Data being released this week is expected to show New Zealand's economy growing strongly in the June quarter. Audio
New Zealand's economic prospects brighten
New Zealand Institute for Economic Research's chief economist Christina Leung discusses New Zealand's so-called rock star economy. Audio
Early Business News for 12 September 2016
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Incomes dropping despite GDP growth, English admits
Incomes in New Zealand are dropping on a per-person basis, Finance Minister Bill English has admitted. Audio
GDP grows 0.9 percent in September quarter
The New Zealand economy accelerated in the September quarter, driven by stronger activity in the services and manufacturing sectors.
Big numbers due out this week
Financial markets and investors face the last big week of the year with September quarter current account and economic growth figures due out on Wednesday and Thursday respectively. Audio
Economy rebounds in June quarter
The economy has rebounded, with GDP up by 0.4 percent - but by less than analysts had expected.
The growth delusion
The history of the economic tool known as Gross Domestic Product (or GDP), which has become a universal measure of progress (regardless of its unsuitability for this purpose). With Dr Dirk Philipsen… Audio
GDP growth set to remain robust
Economists are expecting the economy will continue to grow strongly, despite the effects of drought. Audio
GDP growth remains robust
The pace of economic activity has eased slightly, but remains robust. Audio
Business commentator Rod Oram
Rod Oram discusses Mighty River Power; the SkyCity convention centre; and the latest GDP figures, plus some revealing downward adjustments to growth figures for the past couple of years. Audio
