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Christchurch outlook dims as politicians dither

Christchurch construction firms are frustrated at lack of progress.

Auckland business confidence takes a dive

Most businesses don't think things will get better over the next six months.

Confidence dips but still on the right track

A net 45% of respondents expect the economy to get better in a year’s time according to the latest BNZ confidence survey - a decline from a record net 57% positive in early June but is still one of the most positive months on record and suggests strong growth in the economy just down the track. 

Cracks showing in depressed economy

Business confidence tumbles

Business confidence has tumbled in the past year, the 2011 Grant Thornton international business survey of medium to large privately held businesses shows.

Kiwi beancounters are Asia Pacific's happiest

New Zealand finance and accounting professionals are the most satisfied with their salaries in the Asia Pacific region, according to a new survey.

The latest figures released by the global recruiter Robert Half International indicate 67% of people working in the financial sector are happy about pay cheques they take home. The average across the region was 54%, which matched the level of satisfaction across the Tasman in Australia.