An economist says the economy has some forward motion. 

Stats NZ data shows a 1.1 percent GDP increase in the September quarter. 

Independent Economist Cameron Bagrie says he expects to see 2 to 3 percent growth over the next 12 months is likely. 

He told Francesca Rudkin there are other statistics trending in a positive direction. 
 
Bagrie says that includes more hours worked and greater bank lending into the business sector.