The outlook for New Zealand remains stronger than the prognosis for Australia. Nonetheless, the 3.0% rise in GDP in New Zealand last year will mark the peak of the current cycle. We expect that the delayed hit from the fall in dairy prices and the temporary effects of the drought will contribute to a slowdown in growth this year to around 2.3%.
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