Regional GDP measures the contribution and make-up of economic activity for the regions of New Zealand.

Regional GDP is presented in current (nominal) prices, and measures the value of production in the prices prevailing at the time (inflation is not removed). The series is consistent with published national accounts industry and total GDP.

Regional Gross Domestic Product, provides coherent statistics of the economic activity of regions using a well-recognised macroeconomic concept. The release is in response to current interest in regional economies, reflected in the addition of regional GDP to the list of Tier 1 official statistics.

It supports Statistics NZ’s objective of providing the information New Zealand needs to grow and prosper.