Economic growth and recovery is expected to be front of mind as the Prime Minister prepares to address business leaders in Auckland today

Chris Luxon will share his state of the nation speech, outlining what he sees as the the country's challenges and priorities for the year ahead.

Tim Hurdle is a former National Party senior adviser and says it will be all about the economy.

He expects Luxon to outline what they've done so far, and hopefully provide more certainty on their plan for the year ahead.