Will the economy double-dip?

Will the economy double-dip?
Jenny Ruth
Infometrics chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan is the latest economist to add his weight to the case for expecting a second recession next year, but other economists suggest the spate of stronger-than-expected data is no flash in the pan.Whichever party leads the next government would prefer to believe the optimists, but they should probably be planning for the possibility they're wrong.Kiernan's view is New Zealand's economy remains vulnerable and job losses are ahead, which will punch a hole in consumer spending and drag down economi...

More Economy

Business confidence nixes July RBNZ cut
Economy

Business confidence nixes July RBNZ cut

Economists say July is a pause, not the end point.

Monthly CPI tech takes Stats NZ into the future
Economy

Monthly CPI tech takes Stats NZ into the future

Budget funding for new inflation-reporting tech is a giant leap forward, agency says.

Maria Slade 27 Jun 2025
Corporates think NZ 's on the up: Forsyth Barr
Primary Sector

Corporates think NZ 's on the up: Forsyth Barr

The Pulse of NZ Business survey found construction and retail continue to lag.

Gregor Thompson 25 Jun 2025