New Zealand's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 0.8 per cent in the March 2025 quarter, up from a 0.5 per cent increase in the previous quarter, according to official figures released by Stats NZ on Thursday. The growth was broad-based, with activity rising across all three major industry groupings: primary, goods-producing, and services industries. "At a more detailed industry level, nine of the 16 industries increased, with the largest rises in business services and manufacturing," economic growth spokesperson Katrina Dewbery said. The manufacturing sector was buoyed by higher production of machinery and equipment, which also supported investment and export activity during the quarter, according to the announcement. On the other hand, the steepest declines were seen in the arts and recreation services sector, as well as information, media, and telecommunications. GDP per capita rose 0.5 percent in the same period. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English Subediting: M. S. Salama
