According to one expert, last week's GDP figures are a sign New Zealand's economy is on the up.

Stats NZ says our gross domestic product grew a strong 0.8 percent in this year's first quarter.

HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explains further,

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According to one expert, last week's GDP figures are a sign New Zealand's economy is on the up.
Stats NZ says our gross domestic product grew a strong 0.8 percent in this year's first quarter.
HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explains further,
LISTEN ABOVE

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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on what recent GDP figures mean for the economy

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Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 18 July.

Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 18 July. 
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Full Show Podcast: 18 July 2025 

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A flurry of action has occurred over Wellington mayoral hopeful Ray Chung's campaign.

Three council candidates aligned with his ticket, Independent Together, have dropped out in just three days.

This follows criticism of an email Chung wrote, containing salacious rumours about the city's Mayor.

He's since apologised.

But Alistair Boyce from campaign group Better Wellington is standing by him.

He told Ryan Bridge he doesn't expect anyone else will leave, and they're all strong and ready for the fight.

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A flurry of action has occurred over Wellington mayoral hopeful Ray Chung's campaign.
Three council candidates aligned with his ticket, Independent Together, have dropped out in just three days.
This follows criticism of an email Chung wrote, containing salacious rumours about the city's Mayor.
He's since apologised.
But Alistair Boyce from campaign group Better Wellington is standing by him.
He told Ryan Bridge he doesn't expect anyone else will leave, and they're all strong and ready for the fight.
LISTEN ABOVE

Alistair Boyce: Better Wellington group member says he will stand by Ray Chung after email backlash

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A recent survey has revealed that Kiwis are more nosy in open homes than many would expect.  

The survey found that 72% of participants admitted to snooping through wardrobes, and 69% confessed to looking through drawers and cupboards. 

Despite this, real estate agent and Location, Location, Location host Jayne Kiely told Ryan Bridges that she’s never had a missing item reported from an open home. 

‘11 years I’ve been selling, I have not had one item stolen or moved’ 

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A recent survey has revealed that Kiwis are more nosy in open homes than many would expect. &nbsp;
The survey found that 72% of participants admitted to snooping through wardrobes, and 69% confessed to looking through drawers and cupboards.&nbsp;
Despite this, real estate agent and Location, Location, Location host Jayne Kiely told Ryan Bridges that she’s never had a missing item reported from an open home.&nbsp;
‘11 years I’ve been selling, I have not had one item stolen or moved’&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;
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Jayne Kiely: Location, Location, Location host on how nosy Kiwis are at open homes

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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on what recent GDP figures mean for the economy

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