Business Confidence
Evening business for 13 September 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6272271437001 Video, Audio
Bust in a building boom - why that's not the whole story
Business confidence is trending down, but we're in the middle of a massive building boom. Are the surveys giving us the real picture on life in construction? Audio
Business confidence: what's going on?
Dismal Levels - that's how New Zealand's business confidence has been described. According to the the ANZ Business Outlook survey confidence fell 2 points. Audio
Doubts linger over Labour's internal investigation
Political commentator Dr Bryce Edwards looks at the questions being raised over the level of trust in the Labour Party and the Prime Minister's office as Maria Dew QC leads an internal investigation… Audio
Where's the confidence?
Business confidence has tumbled, with outlooks at ten year lows, the worst since the Global Financial Crisis. Recent figures suggest our GDP growth is slowing, despite the Prime Minister's assertion… Audio
The Panel with Clare de Lore and Chris Gallavin (Part 2)
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The Panel with Clare de Lore and Chris Gallavin (Part 1)
Business confidence has tumbled, with outlooks at ten year lows, the worst since the Global Financial Crisis. Recent figures suggest our GDP growth is slowing, depsite the Prime Minister's assertion… Audio
Business mood sinks in early 2019
The mood of business has soured once again with cost pressures mounting demand weaking .. all painting a picture of weaker economic growth. Audio
Business confidence up but profit squeeze worries
Business confidence has bounced back from a nine year low, but firms remain wary about higher costs and weaker profits.
Economic outlook bright despite gloomy sentiment
The New Zealand economy remains vibrant despite a plunge in business confidence, a survey finds.
Lower rental returns hit Kiwi Property's half-year result
The sale of two Wellington properties was a key factor in its flat profit, company says.
Confident about business confidence stories?
Stories about plunging confidence among business leaders just keep on coming - along with economic data that shows no need for panic. Other surveys of opinion about business and the economy tell a… Audio
Small businesses doing well despite low business confidence
Big businesses welcomed the establishment of a new Business Advisory Council, but how are small businesses faring? Reporter Anneke Smith went to find out how they are feeling about the economic… Video, Audio
Need to fill healthcare, education jobs boosts recruitment
The number of jobs being advertised has risen but the labour market is vulnerable to low business confidence and wage rises. Audio
Business confidence tumbling
RNZ's Economics correspondent, Patrick O'Meara looks at whether the drop in business confidence is warranted, and National is claiming increased borrowing is bad economic management. Audio
Business confidence has continued to decline
Business confidence has continued to decline in the latest NZIER survey, as cooling demand and squeezed profits sour firms' growth plans. Audio
Solomons businesses confident about 2018
Solomon Islands companies are optimistic about 2018, according to a business confidence survey by the Chamber of Commerce. Audio
Rabobank advises caution but good year coming for farmers
Farmers will need to make careful business decisions, but the agricultural sector will likely have another profitable year, Rabobank says.
Finance Minister responds to business survey
On the streets of central Auckland, there was a mix of optimism and caution regarding business confidence. Audio
Business confidence down because of political uncertainty
Business confidence is down because of uncertainty around the new government's policies. Audio