Michael Gordon: Westpac senior economist on business confidence picking up for the June quarter episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 14, 2026 · 3 MIN

Michael Gordon: Westpac senior economist on business confidence picking up for the June quarter

from Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive · host Newstalk ZB

New data shows that business confidence has picked up for  in the June quarter, but Middle East tensions and higher fuel prices remain a concern. The latest NZIER survey shows a net 12 percent of business owners are feeling positive - up from just 1 percent in March. Westpac senior economist Michael Gordon says things are changing day-to-day, and it's unclear where things will end up. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jul 14, 2026

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

Michael Gordon: Westpac senior economist on business confidence picking up for the June quarter

0:00 3:06

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive?

This episode is 3 minutes long.

When was this Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive episode published?

This episode was published on July 14, 2026.

Can I download this Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!