Business Confidence
Business confidence swings between regions
Recent surveys show a great deal of regional variation in business confidence, while the rural sector is generally more positive.
Business confidence hits six-month high
Business confidence has improved to its highest level in six months, according to the ANZ Bank's latest business sentiment survey.
Caution urged in survey interpretation
One analyst is less than convinced by a recent survey of business opinion, which suggests businesses are confident about their own prospects.
Business confidence drops to five-year low
Business confidence has fallen to its lowest level in nearly five years.
Consumer confidence drops to lowest level since 2012
Consumer confidence is at its lowest level in three years, though most people remain modestly optimistic.
Two new reports show biz confidence and growth down
Business confidence, a good indicator of where the economy is headed, has hit a six year low according to ANZ data yesterday. Audio
Business confidence continues to tumble
Business confidence has continued to tumble, hitting fresh six year lows Audio
Business leaders say NZ should not talk itself into recession
Businesses and manufacturers have cautioned against the country talking itself into recession, following figures showing business confidence at its lowest level in three years. Audio
Government says not time to hit the panic button
The Government says it's not time to hit the panic button with business confidence falling to its lowest level in about three years. Audio
NZ business confidence turns negative in June, at 4-year low
Business confidence has turned gloomy for the first time in more than four years. Audio
Business confidence rises
Business confidence continues to climb as firms feel good about the robust pace of economic growth. Audio
