The economy is expected to look better than earlier predictions. 

Figures —due out from Stats NZ this morning— are expected to show the country's GDP grew 0.7% for the first quarter of the year.  

It's slightly higher than 0.4%, predicted earlier this year. 

ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley told Mike Hosking things are expected to slow through the middle half of the year. 

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The economy is expected to look better than earlier predictions.&nbsp;
Figures —due out from Stats NZ this morning— are expected to show the country's GDP grew 0.7% for the first quarter of the year. &nbsp;
It's slightly higher than 0.4%, predicted earlier this year.&nbsp;
ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley told Mike Hosking things are expected to slow through the middle half of the year.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist ahead of today's GDP announcement

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