
Elliot Lowe
Elliot Lowe is an economist at Kiwibank, where he specializes in analyzing economic trends and providing forecasts. Recently, he has been in the news discussing the economic impact of rising oil prices on New Zealand's GDP, particularly highlighting a projected 0.1% growth for the June quarter of 2026 and emphasizing the challenges faced by businesses and households during this fragile recovery period.
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Elliot Lowe, a Kiwibank economist, highlighted the weakness in consumer spending in New Zealand.
GDP: Strong construction boosts economic growth in second quarterThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-09-17
Elliot Lowe is a Kiwibank economist who stated that growth would correspond to a 2.2% annual growth rate from June 2025 to June 2026.
GDP Preview: Iran conflict stalled growth but how badly?The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-09-13





