New Zealand economy contracts by 0.9% in June quarter

1NewsRNZNZ HeraldThursday 18 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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Stats NZ figures show the gross domestic product fell by 0.9% during the June quarter, a larger decrease than the 0.3% to 0.5% expected. Declines were led by primary production, manufacturing, and construction, while the telecommunications, media, public spending, and rental sectors expanded.

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First reported by 1News, Thu 18 Sep 2025, 10:53am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 81 minutes
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