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Mood of the CFO survey shows surprising business resilience
Key findings from a new survey of chief financial officers show a strong outlook for growth in the year ahead despite clear economic challenges.“The inaugural Hunter Campbell Mood of the CFO Survey shows that 30% of CFOs feel upbeat or bullish about company performance over the n...
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Markets
The NZ dollar has a spring in its step
The kiwi gained more than 5% against the greenback in August.
Liquidations are up 19% year-on-year, Centrix report says
Overall liquidations are up 19% year-on-year.
Opinion
Cameron Bagrie: Have we redefined what tough times are?
The injection of sugar candy via lower interest rates and tax cuts won’t do.
The Life
New Book: The Fight for Freshwater
Memoirs track journey from petrolhead to environmentalist
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