Mood of the boardroom, troubling forecasts, new RBNZ governor

Global business leader and Iron Duke managing director Phil O’Reilly on what can be gleaned from the latest Mood of the Boardroom survey.

WATCH: Iron Duke managing director Phil O'Reilly speaks with Grant Walker.

NBR Staff Sat, 27 Sep 2025

The country’s business leaders had their say this week on the Government’s cabinet ministers, and the verdict was not a good one for Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis.

The pair were ranked 15th and 13th respectively in the New Zealand Herald’s Mood of the

Want to read more? It's easy.

Choose your subscription

Already have an account? Login

Smartphone Only Subscription

NZ$29.95 / monthly

Monthly Premium Online Subscription

NZ$49.95 / monthly

Smartphone Only Annual Subscription

NZ$299.00 / yearly

Yearly Premium Online Subscription

NZ$499.00 / yearly

Premium Group Membership 10 Users

NZ$385+GST / monthly

$38.5 per user - Pay by monthly credit card debit

Premium Group Membership 20 Users

NZ$660+GST / monthly

$33 per user - Pay by monthly credit card debit

Premium Group Membership 50 Users

NZ$1375+GST / monthly

$27.5 per user - Pay by monthly credit card debit

Premium Group Membership 100 Users

NZ$2100+GST / monthly

$21 per user - Pay by monthly credit card debit

Yearly Premium Online Subscription + NBR Marketplace

NZ$999.00 / yearly

Individual

Group membership

NBR Marketplace

Student

Exclusive FREE offer for uni students studying at a New Zealand university (valued at $499).

View terms and conditions.