Newstalk ZB: Roger Partridge warns business mood "grim" as economy struggles

Roger Partridge
Francesca Rudkin
Newstalk ZB
24 September, 2025

Roger Partridge talked to Francesca Rudkin on Newstalk ZB about the NZ Herald's Mood of the Boardroom survey, describing business leaders' sentiment as "grim" due to New Zealand's struggling economy and high cost of living.

He called for greater bipartisanship on long-term economic issues like retirement savings and infrastructure, while noting that Trump's tariffs have significantly impacted CEO confidence despite the global community underestimating the reality of his trade policies. Listen below.

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