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New Zealand's Economy Recovers: Interest Rates Stable, Confidence Up

11/29/2025

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The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) says the economy is recovering after the end of Covid stimulus in 2021.
The RBNZ expects interest rates to remain stable for the next year.
The ANZ Roy Morgan survey shows consumer confidence rose six points in November, the highest since June.
Retail spending rose 1.9% in the September quarter, beating forecasts.

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Story summary

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) says the economy is recovering after the end of Covid stimulus in 2021.
The RBNZ expects interest rates to remain stable for the next year.
The ANZ Roy Morgan survey shows consumer confidence rose six points in November, the highest since June.
Retail spending rose 1.9% in the September quarter, beating forecasts.