Economists forecast New Zealand economy contracted in June quarter
Monday 15 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
New Zealand's GDP data for the June quarter is expected to show an economic contraction of up to 0.5 percent. Economists suggest the economy stalled due to cautious consumer spending and job security concerns. While a rebound was previously expected sooner, forecasts for recovery have been pushed out to 2026.
