"While jobs are still plentiful, the economy is beginning to
slow, and media articles about tougher times ahead are common."
(Reporting by Renju Jose in Sydney; Editing by Chris Reese)
SYDNEY, April 28 (Reuters) - Consumer confidence in New
Zealand rose slightly in April compared with the prior month but
still remained at an extremely low level, ANZ-Roy Morgan data
showed on Friday.
The consumer confidence index nudged up to 79.3 in April
from March's 77.7. A reading above 100 shows optimism, while
below that indicates pessimism.
"Households are concerned about the rising cost of living,
particularly those with large amounts of debt," ANZ Chief
Economist Sharon Zollner said in a statement.
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