The New Zealand economy is growing faster than expected

New Zealand’s economy expanded more than forecast, supported by a rebound in the services sector.

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Data from Statistics New Zealand showed that annual growth jumped to 1.8%, exceeding the predicted 1.2%.

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The second half of 2023 will have a recession, according to Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) predictions.

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