Uncertainty holds back business despite signs of resilience in new BPI survey

RNZ21 May, 2026 01:08 AM4 mins to readConstruction business owners are feeling the pressure of market conditions most acutely. Construction business owners are feeling the pressure of market conditions most acutely. By Nona Pelletier of RNZEconomic and political uncertainty is keeping businesses from taking advantage of near-term growth and investment opportunities, with some business leaders expecting to become financially insolvent over the next 12 months.

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Uncertainty holds back business despite signs of resilience in new BPI survey

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