New Zealand's economy is set to expand next year, as several key indicators point to economic recovery.

Kiwibank's latest bi-annual report forecasts a 2.4 percent growth for 2026, with boosted household confidence, an improved property sector, and a stabilising labour market.

The review cites low interest rates as the leading drivers of growth.

Economist Sabrina Delgado says there's a broad base for recovery, which comes as relief after 2025.

"We did expect a recovery to sort of start taking place in 2025 this time last year - it took some hits and had some delays and it's just now that we're starting to see the signs of recovery taking foot."

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New Zealand's economy is set to expand next year, as several key indicators point to economic recovery.
Kiwibank's latest bi-annual report forecasts a 2.4 percent growth for 2026, with boosted household confidence, an improved property sector, and a stabilising labour market.
The review cites low interest rates as the leading drivers of growth.
Economist Sabrina Delgado says there's a broad base for recovery, which comes as relief after 2025.
"We did expect a recovery to sort of start taking place in 2025 this time last year - it took some hits and had some delays and it's just now that we're starting to see the signs of recovery taking foot."
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Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers.

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Sabrina Delgado: Kiwibank economist predicts economic growth for 2026

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