Economy

Explore the latest economy news by BusinessDesk
Figures skewed by having 'no real definition of a Māori-owned business'
Māori Economy Free

Figures skewed by having 'no real definition of a Māori-owned business'

Māori women filled nearly 200 more jobs than men, but men still earned more per person.

Economy sponsored by
Worldline
Worldline is NZ’s most experienced paytech, revolutionising how kiwis pay instore, online and with mobile payment solutions.
Biodiversity credit scheme to boost native tree planting
Environment

Biodiversity credit scheme to boost native tree planting

The government aims to encourage landowners to protect native habitats on their property.

Greg Hurrell 07 Jul 2023
Why did the PM talk beauty products in China with Premier Li?
Law & Regulation

Why did the PM talk beauty products in China with Premier Li?

Skincare and cosmetics might sound like an odd topic to bring up, but it isn't.

Dileepa Fonseka 07 Jul 2023
‘Murky’ rules cloud Manawa’s blue-sky projects
Markets

‘Murky’ rules cloud Manawa’s blue-sky projects

The renewable electricity generator continues to seek new options.

Pattrick Smellie 07 Jul 2023


Pattrick Smellie
Pattrick Smellie

Founding Editor

Pattrick was judged New Zealand's best overall columnist and business columnist of the year at the Voyager 2021 Media Awards. He has more than 35 years’ experience reporting and working in New Zealand politics and the commercial sector. A former Press Gallery chairman, he is an award-winning journalist and has worked for titles including The Dominion, The Press, Sunday Star-Times and National Business Review. He was the first NZ correspondent for The Australian and co-founded BusinessDesk in 2008.

Followers will be emailed
articles by Pattrick