New Zealand businesses believe things are looking up, with optimism at a high. 

The 2degrees 2025 Shaping Business Study reveals 45% of surveyed business leaders are more optimistic about the year ahead – up on last year's 34%. 

46% of businesses also report they're more productive than last year.  

Business Central CEO Simon Arcus told Ryan Bridge things will probably still fluctuate in coming years.  

He says there are often moments where things seem to improve, then sink back again. 

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New Zealand businesses believe things are looking up, with optimism at a high.&nbsp;
The 2degrees 2025 Shaping Business Study reveals 45% of surveyed business leaders are more optimistic about the year ahead – up on last year's 34%.&nbsp;
46% of businesses also report they're more productive than last year. &nbsp;
Business Central CEO Simon Arcus told Ryan Bridge things will probably still fluctuate in coming years. &nbsp;
He says there are often moments where things seem to improve, then sink back again.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers. Whether you’re a small business owner or interested in what’s going on in the Big End of Town, this podcast encompasses the sharpest voices and minds in the world of business.

Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers.

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Simon Arcus: Business Central CEO on the rising optimism among business leaders

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