Thu, 20 Sep 2012 09:30:11 GMT
New Zealand GDP advances in Q2
New Zealand's economy rose 2.6% on year in the second quarter, exceeding economists' estimates and accelerating from the 2.3% advance in the previous quarter. New Zealand's agricultural sector activity climbed 4.7%, the sector hasn't been as strong since June 1987. Meanwhile, construction activity jumped 3.3%.