Source: Statistics New Zealand
GDP increases 0.2 percent in the December 2025 quarter – news story
19 March 2026
New Zealand’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose 0.2 percent in the December 2025 quarter, following a 0.9 percent increase in the September 2025 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today.
“GDP has now risen in 3 of the last 4 quarters,” general manager and macroeconomic spokesperson Jason Attewell said.
This is the first time since the year ended September 2024 that the economy has recorded annual growth.
Most industries recorded an increase in economic activity in the December 2025 quarter.
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