ANZ economist on GDP drop

Published: March 18, 2021, 6:48 p.m.

The government insists an unexpected drop in GDP is an expected moment of turbulence after New Zealand's stronger-than-expected third quarter. The absence of international tourism and a decline in construction meant activity was down in the three months to December. Will the roll-out of vaccines help fuel the recovery? ANZ senior economist Miles Workman spoke to Gyles Beckford.