21 Mar 2024

NZ in recession, GDP per capita figures worsen

From Nine To Noon, 9:55 am on 21 March 2024

It's official - the economy slipped into a recession at the end of last year. Stats NZ says gross domestic product fell 0.1 percent in the three months ended December. The economy shrank 0.3 percent in the previous quarter fulfilling the technical definition of a recession.

RNZ Business Editor Gyles Beckford shared the latest update with Kathryn Ryan.

Close up of hand using tablet with financial digits and downward red arrow on blurry background, illustrating economic decline.

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