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flag S&P keeps New Zealand’s AA+ credit rating stable, citing strong institutions and manageable debt, but warns of a possible downgrade if deficits don’t shrink.

flag S&P Global Ratings has maintained New Zealand’s AA+ credit rating with a stable outlook, citing strong institutions, a wealthy economy, and manageable debt, though a downgrade could occur if budget deficits don’t narrow. flag The economy contracted in three of the past five quarters, with a 1.1% decline in real GDP over the year to June 2025, due to high interest rates, weak consumer spending, and global trade pressures. flag S&P expects gradual growth from falling interest rates, robust exports, and tourism, with U.S. tariffs seen as manageable. flag A potential upgrade depends on reducing the government deficit below 3% of GDP and lowering net debt and interest costs. flag New Zealand’s rating matches the U.S., several European and Asian nations, surpassing the UK and Japan, but falls short of Australia’s AAA. flag Fitch also rates New Zealand AA+, while Moody’s gives it AAA.

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