# New Zealand GDP growth slows but beats forecasts, signaling resilience

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- Reuters, 2026-09-17 03:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/new-zealands-economy-grows-02-q2-2026-09-16/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aab5ed0a4391a0001267ba3

> New Zealand’s economy expanded more slowly in the second quarter than in the previous quarter as the Middle East crisis weakened confidence. Growth nevertheless slightly exceeded expectations, potentially easing central bank concerns about downside risks to the economy.