There's been some positive trade news.

Stats NZ data shows goods exports rose 19 percent to $7.6 billion in March - compared to the same time a year ago.

Milk powder, butter and cheese rose 35 percent to $2.3 billion.

Goods imports rose 12 percent to $6.6 billion.

Infometrics principal economist Nick Brunsdon unpacked the factors.

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There's been some positive trade news.
Stats NZ data shows goods exports rose 19 percent to $7.6 billion in March - compared to the same time a year ago.
Milk powder, butter and cheese rose 35 percent to $2.3 billion.
Goods imports rose 12 percent to $6.6 billion.
Infometrics principal economist Nick Brunsdon unpacked the factors.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Nick Brunsdon: Infometrics principal economist on goods exports going up by 19 percent

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