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19 October 2026

Economic results show slow growth, with retail and jobs contracting, BNZ says

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Source reporting: rnz.co.nz

Economic results show slow growth, with retail and jobs contracting, BNZ says

Economic recovery is moving slowly, with employment and retail spending still contracting - a reflection of pressure on household incomes, BNZ's senior economist said.

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