The Labour Party has once again received the tick of support from business. CEOs were asked to rate the effectiveness of the party leaders. Clark scored 34% excellent, 56% good and 10% indifferent. In vast contrast, Brash's rating was 9% excellent, 38% good and 53% indifferent. Rodney Hide scored very lowly - 2% excellent, 14% good and 84% indifferent. The Herald reported that Clark's overall mastery is admired by business.