Foreign Minister Winston Peters, who is in Washington, has welcomed the ceasefire but said there is significant work to be done.
Firms’ expectations for their own activity in the year ahead are the strongest since April 2018.
He replaces Andy Hamilton who signalled in July he would step down.
Profit forecast is down by at least a half.
Consumer confidence jump reverses past year's losses.
The former prime minister’s last day with the airline is March 31.
NZIER survey lowered outlook for business investment and exports.
Wall Street continues to hit record highs.
The Normans deliberately keep a low profile but are active philanthropists.
Radar Series: Growing global company says a New Zealand HQ essential.