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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 2 MIN

Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy on Kiwi businesses raising concerns over the war in Iran

from Best of Business · host Newstalk ZB

The latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion has revealed business confidence has taken a hit for the March quarter. Only a net 1 percent of firms expect better general economic conditions over the coming months on a seasonally adjusted basis. EMA Head of Advocacy Alan McDonald says people were expecting the economy to get better - and this conflict put an economic 'handbrake' on recovery.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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