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New Zealand\'s economy has managed to gain momentum over the past three months, despite pressures.
\\nThe Infometrics economic monitor says there was a 1.4 percent rise in economic activity in the June quarter, compared to the year before.
\\nThat\'s despite a technical recession and tough interest rate increases.
\\nPrincipal Economist Brad Olsen says there are other numbers rolling in that look good.
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