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The path back to surplus is a tough one
Economy

The path back to surplus is a tough one

Surplus might be tough to achieve, says Westpac. 

Rebecca Howard 20 May 2024
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Despite all those EVs, the demand for oil keeps on growing
Energy

Despite all those EVs, the demand for oil keeps on growing

Fuel efficiency and green initiatives haven’t slaked the world’s thirst for crude.

Bloomberg 18 May 2024
It's all about the RBNZ's forecasts
Economy

It's all about the RBNZ's forecasts

The RBNZ is expected to keep rates on hold at 5.5%.

Rebecca Howard 17 May 2024
Economic impact of workplace bullying revealed
Economy

Economic impact of workplace bullying revealed

Nearly one in three workers are affected by the costly problem.

Jem Traylen 17 May 2024


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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.

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