New Zealand economy faces pressure following GDP contraction

Tuesday 23 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 23 Sep 2025, 9:39am

In this story Nicola Willis, University of Otago, Infometrics

Finance Minister Nicola Willis and the coalition government are facing pressure after recent gross domestic product figures showed a sharper economic contraction than anticipated. Data indicates that construction activity has fallen by 18% since June 2023.

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1. RNZTue 23 Sep 2025, 6:42am

   How NZ economy is tracking after gloomy GDP figures (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 23 Sep 2025, 9:39am

   How the NZ economy is tracking after gloomy GDP figures (opens in new tab)