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title: NZIER Consensus Forecasts shows a softer growth outlook
description: The latest NZIER Consensus Forecasts expects a slight downward revision to the growth outlook for the next two years.
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# [NZIER Consensus Forecasts shows a softer growth outlook](https://www.nzier.org.nz/news/nzier-consensus-forecasts-shows-a-softer-growth-outlook)

 Written by [The NZIER Team](https://www.nzier.org.nz/news/author/the-nzier-team) | September 10, 2018

The latest NZIER *Consensus Forecasts* expects a slight downward revision to the growth outlook for the next two years.

Expectations of weaker household and Government spending over the next two years drive much of the moderation. Household spending has been very strong in recent years, but there are signs this is starting to slow as consumer confidence eases.

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