Politics
Economy
Rates will rise but when is the question: Bascand
The central bank says emergency monetary conditions were for the pandemic and rates will rise, if the world keeps improving.
Policy
China 'deeply concerned' about NZ-Aus joint statement
China accused NZ and Australia of being "irresponsible" in airing various concerns.
Primary Sector
Government unlocks $500k for flood recovery
Agriculture minister declares flooding a medium-scale adverse event.
Policy
Electricity generators lose 'safe harbour' protection
Electricity regulator tries to shore up confidence in the wholesale market.
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Pattrick Smellie
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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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