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Struggling sectors showing positive signs: ForBar survey

The sixth ‘Pulse of NZ Business’ report shows a surprising level of optimism in the construction sector in particular.

Forsyth Barr has released its sixth ‘Pulse of NZ Business’ report.

Will Mace Wed, 11 Feb 2026

Cyclical industries such as construction, freight, manufacturing, retail, hospitality and tourism are beginning to show signs of optimism, according to a Forsyth Barr report.

The financial advisory firm’s sixth Pulse of NZ Business Report found that a net 50% of the 1565 businesses it surveyed

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Will Mace Wed, 11 Feb 2026
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