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Construction underway a block away from the Mason Clinic in Auckland on Carrington Road. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly
Construction sector leaders are confident about the industry's outlook over the next five years, despite persistent economic pressures.
Equipment hire company Kennards Hire's annual Construction Confidence Check, which includes a survey of New Zealand business leaders for the first time, indicates confidence is high on both sides of the Tasman.
The company surveyed 600 senior leaders of mid to large construction businesses in Australia and New Zealand - and 93 per cent of respondents were confident about the industry's growth performance over the next five years. Susie speaks with Kennards Hire General Manager Richard White