Politics

Emissions reductions plan close to reveal
Policy

Emissions reductions plan close to reveal

The government has until year-end to produce its first legislated emissions reduction plan.

Ian Llewellyn 31 Aug 2021
Move to more renewables hard but possible: Genesis CEO
Policy

Move to more renewables hard but possible: Genesis CEO

Genesis boss sees a path to more renewable generation but says there will be a few hurdles on the way.

Ian Llewellyn 27 Aug 2021
Meridian's $3.5 billion 'super profits'
Economy

Meridian's $3.5 billion 'super profits'

Major electricity users claim Meridian has 'outperformed' supermarkets and petrol retailers for its level of profit-making.

Ian Llewellyn 24 Aug 2021
Just one corporate seeks wage subsidy so far
Economy Free

Just one corporate seeks wage subsidy so far

The finance minister said 400,000 jobs are being covered by the latest round of government support with $484.4m paid out.

Paul McBeth 24 Aug 2021


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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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