NZ employees most upbeat about labour market in eight years

NZ employees most upbeat about labour market in eight years
Paul McBeth
By Paul McBeth Jan. 20 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand employment confidence rose to its highest level in eight years as Kiwis grew more upbeat about the prospect of wage increases and less pessimistic about job opportunities in what's seen as a robust labour market.  The Westpac-McDermott Miller Employment Confidence Index rose 2.6 points to 112.7 in the December quarter, adding to an 8.5 point increase in September and taking the measure to its highest level since 2009. A reading above 100 indicates optimists outnumber pessimists. The pres...