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A bumper 2025 kiwifruit season and a strong start to 2026, the has helped Bay of Plenty reclaim the top spot.
Bay of Plenty was the country's best performing region at the start of the year, ending Canterbury's run at the top.
ASB's Regional Economic Scoreboard for the three months ended March had Bay of Plenty first, followed by Canterbury and Otago.
The scoreboard ranked 16 regions across various indicators, including employment, construction, house prices, retail trade and consumer confidence.
