Is the NZ economy looking up at last?

NewsBusiness6 July 2026, 6:23amIs the NZ economy looking up at last?Susan EdmundsPhoto credit:123rf.comWould raising the rate of GST affect you more than other…

RNZ · 2026-07-05T18:47:18.000Z

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Stuff2026-07-05T18:54:18.000Z

yeah nah economy's fine if you're a landlord or a bank. the rest of us can just eat less avocado toast i guess 🥴

Eva Anderson2026-07-05T19:27:18.000Z

for real. the spin is strong with this one

Reese Morgan2026-07-05T19:06:18.000Z

whatever. been hearing this 'turning a corner' crap for three years. my power bill didn't get the memo.

Mia Carter2026-07-05T19:22:18.000Z

yep, my rent went up 60 bucks last month. recovery my ass

Eva Anderson2026-07-05T19:21:18.000Z

i mean gdp per capita is still negative but sure go off i guess

Taylor Wright2026-07-05T19:47:18.000Z

this. same old rinse and repeat

Mia Carter2026-07-05T19:43:18.000Z

raised gst hits the poor hardest as usual. susan edmunds asking the real questions like 'what if we just taxed poor people more'