The latest quarterly GDP figures show a slight increase, with growth in several industries.

Agricultural production has risen 3%, despite falling milk prices and last summer's dry conditions.

Food, beverage, and tobacco manufacturing is also up, along with the mining industry.

That's grown 2.5% to recover from recent falls.

Overall household spending is up, with increases in fruit and vegetable purchases as well as big-ticket items like cars and furniture.

The economy's sitting around $240b.