Most parts of the economy are growing again.

Stats NZ data out today shows GDP fell further in the June quarter than reported - at 1 percent, not 0.9.

But GDP rose 1.1 percent in the September quarter - with growth in 14 of 16 industries.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained what this means for the economy.

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Most parts of the economy are growing again.
Stats NZ data out today shows GDP fell further in the June quarter than reported - at 1 percent, not 0.9.
But GDP rose 1.1 percent in the September quarter - with growth in 14 of 16 industries.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained what this means for the economy.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the new reports showing GDP improved in the September quarter

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Kiwibank has scrapped it's plans for partial privatisation after the Reserve Bank announced it's reduction of the amount of capital it requires banks to hold to protect their depositors in the event of a crisis.

The bank had been talking to investors, seeking a $500 million capital raise after the Government gave it the green light to raise money to become more competitive. 

Kiwibank CEO Steve Jurkovich talked to Andrew Dickens about the change and the future of the market. 

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Kiwibank has scrapped it's plans for partial privatisation after the Reserve Bank announced it's reduction of the amount of capital it requires banks to hold to protect their depositors in the event of a crisis.
The bank had been talking to investors, seeking a $500 million capital raise after the Government gave it the green light to raise money to become more competitive.&nbsp;
Kiwibank CEO Steve Jurkovich talked to Andrew Dickens about the change and the future of the market.&nbsp;
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Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO chats scrapped $500m capital raise

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US Correspondent Jonathan Kearsley joined Andrew Dickens to chat about the latest news out of America. 

The alleged Brown University shooter, who killed two and injured more, was found dead.

The House Oversight Committee Democrats released 68 more photos from Epstein's estate, including images of Bill Gates, Steve Bannon and Noam Chomsky.

And, TikTok has agreed to a deal which will end the threat of a US ban. 

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US Correspondent Jonathan Kearsley joined Andrew Dickens to chat about the latest news out of America.&nbsp;
The alleged Brown University shooter, who killed two and injured more, was found dead.
The House Oversight Committee Democrats released 68 more photos from Epstein's estate, including images of Bill Gates, Steve Bannon and Noam Chomsky.
And, TikTok has agreed to a deal which will end the threat of a US ban.&nbsp;
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Jonathan Kearsley: US Correspondent on TikTok deal, Epstein photos, and Brown University shooter

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Parliament’s youngest MP, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke of Te Pāti Māori, has teased a coming Waitangi Day announcement with an Instagram post to her 271K Instagram followers. 

The post alluded to a collaboration between herself and Green MP Tamatha Paul.

And, as election year approaches questions of Winston Peter's political alliance come to the forefront. 

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Parliament’s youngest MP, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke of Te Pāti Māori, has teased a coming Waitangi Day announcement with an Instagram post to her 271K Instagram followers.&nbsp;
The post alluded to a collaboration between herself and Green MP Tamatha Paul.
And, as election year approaches questions of Winston Peter's political alliance come to the forefront.&nbsp;
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Barry Soper: Senior political correspondent on potential alliance changes for notable politicians in 2026

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the new reports showing GDP improved in the September quarter

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