We’re well-positioned for the recovery, but I think it would be a mistake to count on any swift economic turnaround. It will undoubtedly improve but I’m not expecting it to be a boom time, at least in the short term. I don’t think I’ve got there yet but I’m planning on the turnaround of Fletcher Building being my greatest success. I’ll be staying close to home and getting to all the things I’ve been neglecting this year, like going to the gym! I’ve also been re-reading his I, Robot series, which feels particularly topical right now given the rise of AI.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 26, 2025 18:32 UTC