Kiwis’ confidence in the job market took a dive over the past three months, according to a survey conducted for Westpac.

The bank reported its confidence index, which measures responses to five questions related to employment prospects, fell by 13 points to 91.4 in the June quarter.

Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen explains why less people are feeling optimistic.

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Kiwis’ confidence in the job market took a dive over the past three months, according to a survey conducted for Westpac.
The bank reported its confidence index, which measures responses to five questions related to employment prospects, fell by 13 points to 91.4 in the June quarter.
Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen explains why less people are feeling optimistic.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on employment confidence dropping in latest report

Ahead of the UK election, the Labour Party is pushing back against demand for a four-day working week.

Unions have put pressure on the party to mandate shorter working weeks, as more UK workplaces adapt to unique working models.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this issue will be on the minds of voters ahead of the election.

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Ahead of the UK election, the Labour Party is pushing back against demand for a four-day working week.
Unions have put pressure on the party to mandate shorter working weeks, as more UK workplaces adapt to unique working models.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this issue will be on the minds of voters ahead of the election.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK's Labour Party voicing opposition for four-day working week

Fletcher Building's shares have bounced back up after the business completed and handed over part of their NZ International Convention Centre project.

The project is back in SkyCity's hands - with the project on track to reopen by the end of the year.

Harbour Asset Management spokesperson Shane Solly explains further.

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Fletcher Building's shares have bounced back up after the business completed and handed over part of their NZ International Convention Centre project.
The project is back in SkyCity's hands - with the project on track to reopen by the end of the year.
Harbour Asset Management spokesperson Shane Solly explains further.
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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on Fletcher Building handing over Convention Centre project to SkyCity

The Finance Minister is determined to grow the economy and ease the cost of living for struggling Kiwis as the Government outlines its next points of focus. 

The Government today unveiled its third quarterly priorities - focusing on law and order, the economy, public services and infrastructure.

Minister Nicola Willis says it's important for the Government to focus on making sustainable financial choices now.

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The Finance Minister is determined to grow the economy and ease the cost of living for struggling Kiwis as the Government outlines its next points of focus. 
The Government today unveiled its third quarterly priorities - focusing on law and order, the economy, public services and infrastructure.
Minister Nicola Willis says it's important for the Government to focus on making sustainable financial choices now.
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on employment confidence dropping in latest report

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