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Why NZ shouldn't forget Vietnam
Finance

Why NZ shouldn't forget Vietnam

NZ faces tough competition making inroads into this fast-growing Asian economy.

Dileepa Fonseka 29 Dec 2023
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Another tough year ahead for the NZ media
Economy

Another tough year ahead for the NZ media

But there are glimmers of hope for the sector in 2024. 

Daniel Dunkley 29 Dec 2023
India to open consulate general in Auckland
Economy

India to open consulate general in Auckland

India eyes expanding diplomatic footprint and broadening its NZ engagement. 

Paul McBeth 28 Dec 2023
Hospo spend up as retailers suffer weaker Boxing Day
Economy Free

Hospo spend up as retailers suffer weaker Boxing Day

Retailers are feeling the pinch after a dip in activity at the tills this year.



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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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