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Strong economic rebound in December quarter – Stats NZ

Thursday 17th of March 2022

It did however fall short of some bank forecasts.

The growth figure was 3.0 percent and followed a 3.6 percent fall in the September 2021 quarter, which was influenced by mid-year Covid lockdown.

Stats NZ says the rise in economic activity this quarter came as COVID-19 restrictions loosened.

It says the services industries led the increase in the December quarter, driven by business services and the retail trade sub-industry within retail trade, accommodation, and restaurants.

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