Senior business leaders are feeling more upbeat

The Herald's latest Mood of the Boardroom survey shows they're more optimistic than pessimistic about their industries and the local and global economy.

The main domestic concerns are the price and supply of energy, the rising cost of living, high interest rates, emerging cyber threats, and rising insurance costs.

The main international worries -- geopolitical volatility, and tensions between the US and China.

When it comes to politics, leaders rate Christopher Luxon highly, for keeping his Cabinet "focused on delivery".