GDP rose by three percent in the last three months of last year, a lower figure than most economists had forecast but ahead of Reserve Bank expectations.
It follows a 3.6 percent fall in the previous three months.
The rise has come as Covid-19 restrictions loosened.
To discuss, Kerre McIvor was joined by NZ Herald Business Editor at Large, Liam Dann.
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