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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
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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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