The Finance Minister says there's still better days to come for the economy as New Zealand exits a technical recession.

Stats NZ figures show GDP rose 0.2 percent in the three months to March, and the same amount for the year.

Minister Nicola Willis says it's still tough out there for Kiwi workers - and the Government still has work to do.

"Good news is - the Government is doing everything right, we are forecasting inflation to come back under band. That means interest rates can drop and growth will recover."

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The Finance Minister says there's still better days to come for the economy as New Zealand exits a technical recession.
Stats NZ figures show GDP rose 0.2 percent in the three months to March, and the same amount for the year.
Minister Nicola Willis says it's still tough out there for Kiwi workers - and the Government still has work to do.
"Good news is - the Government is doing everything right, we are forecasting inflation to come back under band. That means interest rates can drop and growth will recover."
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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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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the GDP lifting 0.2 percent, according to latest data

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer have clashed over taxes, employment and immigration in their final showdown.

Voters in the UK will decide next week who will lead the country through its next term.

Prime Minister Sunak says he understands why voters might be frustrated with his Conservative Party.

But he says the election's a choice with consequences for voters and the country - and before voters make it, they should think about what a Labour Government would mean.

UK correspondent Enda Brady unpacked the debate further.

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Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer have clashed over taxes, employment and immigration in their final showdown.
Voters in the UK will decide next week who will lead the country through its next term.
Prime Minister Sunak says he understands why voters might be frustrated with his Conservative Party.
But he says the election's a choice with consequences for voters and the country - and before voters make it, they should think about what a Labour Government would mean.
UK correspondent Enda Brady unpacked the debate further.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer clashing in their final debate before the election

Denmark is moving ahead on plans to introduce a carbon tax on agriculture, with cattle farmers facing additional charges as a result.

The bill suggests that farmers would be taxed at 300 DKK ($70) per ton of CO2 equivalent emitted from 2030, moving to 750 DKK ($177) by 2035.

The Country's Jamie Mackay says the farmers will be unlikely to take this lying down - and they love a good protest.

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Denmark is moving ahead on plans to introduce a carbon tax on agriculture, with cattle farmers facing additional charges as a result.
The bill suggests that farmers would be taxed at 300 DKK ($70) per ton of CO2 equivalent emitted from 2030, moving to 750 DKK ($177) by 2035.
The Country's Jamie Mackay says the farmers will be unlikely to take this lying down - and they love a good protest.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Denmark's plan to introduce a carbon tax on agriculture

International research group BMI has lowered its GDP growth forecast for New Zealand for 2024 - and warned of economic challenges to come.

BMI predicted the nation's GDP would grow by just 1 percent this year, down 0.2 percent from previous estimates.

NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann unpacked this research further.

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International research group BMI has lowered its GDP growth forecast for New Zealand for 2024 - and warned of economic challenges to come.
BMI predicted the nation's GDP would grow by just 1 percent this year, down 0.2 percent from previous estimates.
NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann unpacked this research further.
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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the GDP lifting 0.2 percent, according to latest data

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