New Zealand’s economy grew 0.2% quarter-on-quarter in Q2 2026, slowing from an upwardly revised 0.9% expansion in Q1 but slightly above forecasts of 0.1%. GDP growth was mainly driven by goods-producing industries, which rose 1.3%, supported by wholesale trade (1.3%). Meanwhile, service industries grew 0.2%, led by higher output in public administration and safety (2.0%), information media and telecommunications (1.7%), and healthcare and social assistance (0.8%). In contrast, primary industries contracted 0.3%, weighed down by mining activities (-0.4%).