Stats NZ is set to release GDP data for the December quarter.

The economy rebounded 1.1 percent in the September quarter - but still ended September 0.5 percent smaller than it was a year prior.

Economists reckon the growth's been continuing but has slowed right down.

They're forecasting GDP growth of between 0.2 and 04 percent for the December quarter.

Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold shares his thoughts.