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![Luxon has edge in the campaign — CEOs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Luxon has edge in the campaign — CEOs
The CEOs had a clear view after watching Leaders’ Debate.
![Top issues facing the nation — CEOs have their say](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Top issues facing the nation — CEOs have their say
Survey respondents comment on how they would resolve top issues.
![Mood of the Boardroom: Why NZ needs to sell its expertise to the world](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Mood of the Boardroom: Why NZ needs to sell its expertise to the world
Just exporting commodities won't be enough to get the country moving ahead.
![Mood of the Boardroom: No shortcuts — we’re not Venezuela](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Mood of the Boardroom: No shortcuts — we’re not Venezuela
CEOs have no appetite for big fiscal shortcuts.
![Mood of the Boardroom: CEOs call for govt to make major spending cuts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Mood of the Boardroom: CEOs call for govt to make major spending cuts
Four out of five survey respondents want the new government to reduce costs.
![Mood of the Boardroom: Labour Government’s support on tax measures wane further](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Mood of the Boardroom: Labour Government’s support on tax measures wane further
Government actions are failing to resonate with business leaders.
![Mood of the Boardroom: Reserve Bank reforms should go further](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Mood of the Boardroom: Reserve Bank reforms should go further
Long-term price stability is essential for fostering economic growth.
![Mood of the Boardroom: Rating Jacinda Ardern's prime ministership](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Mood of the Boardroom: Rating Jacinda Ardern's prime ministership
No question in the 2023 Mood of the Boardroom survey elicited as many comments from CEOs.
![21 years of Mood of the Boardroom](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
21 years of Mood of the Boardroom
The 2023 Election Survey is the 21st edition of the CEOs’ Survey.
![Mood of the Boardroom: Is this as low as the economy goes?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Mood of the Boardroom: Is this as low as the economy goes?
Prevailing sentiment among business leaders, we are at the nadir of the economic cycle.
![Liam Dann: Does the Reserve Bank’s mandate need to change?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Liam Dann: Does the Reserve Bank’s mandate need to change?
Boardroom leaders in favour of a return to a single focus on meeting inflation targets.
![Revenue and profit now big concerns for CEOs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Revenue and profit now big concerns for CEOs
New Zealand may have escaped recession but company chiefs worry about the economy.
![When China sneezes the world (and New Zealand) catch a cold](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
When China sneezes the world (and New Zealand) catch a cold
CEOs and directors respond to the Herald’s 2023 Election Survey.
![Mood of the Boardroom: Fonterra keeps focus on China](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Mood of the Boardroom: Fonterra keeps focus on China
The dairy co-op is still expanding its reach and remains bullish on the major market.
![CEOs mixed reception for Green Party](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
CEOs mixed reception for Green Party
The minor parties are in the running to be power-brokers.
![Chris Hipkins no gamechanger, CEOs say](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Chris Hipkins no gamechanger, CEOs say
Chris Hipkins had to inject new purpose into a Cabinet.
![Is the grass really greener across the ditch for Kiwi workers?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Is the grass really greener across the ditch for Kiwi workers?
Australia has long looked attractive to New Zealand workers.
![China slowdown top of mind for NZ agribusiness leaders](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
China slowdown top of mind for NZ agribusiness leaders
Leaders are seeking bipartisan support on policies affecting the sector.
![‘Cut the red tape and give firms a break’ - EMA chief executive](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
‘Cut the red tape and give firms a break’ - EMA chief executive
The government (after the election) must make it easier for companies to do business.
![National’s foreign house buyers plan ‘sensible’, says real estate boss](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
National’s foreign house buyers plan ‘sensible’, says real estate boss
Being able to buy a house here would ease the pathway for many.