The economy has passed its vote of economic confidence. The Canterbury-construction sector ticket rallied enough votes, but then again other factions such as the Aucklandhousing market needed little convincing. Even the rumblings from backbenchers (the manufacturing and tourism sectors) are fading. The drought had the potential to hold up the vote, but it seems rain, high world dairy prices and the positive vibe from the rest of the economy have headed off that challenge.
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