A slight bounce in the economy is brightening the outlook as the country heads into the winter months and settles in to alert level 1.

Signs are emerging that the economic hit from Covid-19 might not be as bad as expected, although what actually happens from slamming the brakes on activity both at home and abroad remains uncertain.

ASB Chief Executive Vittoria Shortt joined Mike Hosking to offer her opinion on the outlook for New Zealand's economy.

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