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The success of international Air New Zealand flights to and from Auckland in 2012 and 2013 has resulted in a strong commitment from the airline for future direct services.  Over the next three years, the length of seasonal services will be extended and frequency increased. The 2014 season will again run from June to October, with three flights a week during the peak period on Sundays, Tuesdays and a new Friday service added. The remainder of the season offers twice weekly flights on Sundays and Fridays. Next year will involve 42 return trips over 17 weeks, with the 2015/16 season extending to 28 weeks and the 2016/17 season at 30 weeks from June to January. The 2014 season commences on Friday 27 June.

The results of the latest Sunshine Coast Business Confidence Survey show a vast improvement in local business confidence when compared to results six months ago. Mayor Mark Jamieson said the survey results are a positive spark of optimism reflecting some of the national data coming through in recent times. “The strongest sign of local business confidence in recent times was demonstrated in the forecasts over the coming six months, with 61% of Sunshine Coast businesses saying they expect trading conditions to be either ‘somewhat or much stronger,” said the Mayor. “However it has been a tough couple of years, with many businesses hurting for some time, so let’s all get behind this recovery to help it truly take off.” A closer look at the survey data revealed that local businesses expect business performance to improve on the back of stronger profitability, and to a lesser extent increased capital expenditure.  Each time the survey is conducted it tackles one of the big iss...