Economists are expecting the latest GDP figures to have risen in the second quarter. 

The numbers will be released this morning. 

After two drops, the country entered a technical recession in the first quarter of the year.

ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley told Kate Hawkesby that things are likely to get a bit more challenging again later on this year.

He said that there’s a risk of a double dip back into some negatives.

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Economists are expecting the latest GDP figures to have risen in the second quarter.  
The numbers will be released this morning.  
After two drops, the country entered a technical recession in the first quarter of the year. 
ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley told Kate Hawkesby that things are likely to get a bit more challenging again later on this year. 
He said that there’s a risk of a double dip back into some negatives. 
LISTEN ABOVE

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