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Full video: Luxon and Wills speak to media about fuel, GDP

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It comes after it was revealed New Zealand's economy grew in the final quarter of 2025. Source: 1News (Source: Other)

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis held a press conference after it was revealed New Zealand's economy grew in the final quarter of 2025.

This morning, Stats NZ revealed the country's GDP had grown 0.2%.

It also comes as many Kiwis face anxiety about New Zealand's fuel supply, which has been disrupted by war in the Middle East.

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