Global ratings agency S&P lifts outlook for NZ economy

PremiumLiam DannBusiness Editor at Large·NZ Herald·12 Aug, 2026 12:20 AM3 mins to read‌S&P Global Ratings now expects the economy to grow faster in 2026 and 2027 because of rising domestic confidence.New research from international agency S&P Global Ratings suggests that whoever leads New Zealand after November’s election will inherit a much stronger economy.S&P Global Ratings now expects New Zealand’s economy to grow faster in 2026 and 2027 because of rising domestic confidence.

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