Politics
Economy
BUDGET 2021: Surplus back in sight as Robertson ends Ruthanasia
Benefits to return to pre-1991 levels as the resilient economy keeps government debt in check.
Policy
Goff ‘not convinced’ by water reforms proposal
Opposition to the 'three waters' proposals by the country's largest city represents a serious threat to a flagship government reform programme.
Finance
Overseas investment reforms pass final stages
Change increases national interest ownership threshold for foreign government investors from 10% to 25% and creates an exemption pathway for some passive foreign government investors.
Policy
NZ vaccination programme has $1.5b price tag
The government says effective vaccination will unlock economic opportunities and make it possible to safely reopen borders.
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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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