Politics
Economy
Economists now beating drums for August rate hike
Today's statement is seen as laying the foundation for an earlier-than-expected rate hike.
Policy
Health ministry's backdown on saliva testing
After months of denying evidence that saliva testing can be as accurate as nasal swab tests for covid-19, comes a major reversal in health ministry advice.
Economy
Rates on hold but no more money printing
Large scale asset purchase programme which lowered borrowing costs to households and businesses by injecting money into the economy will cease by July 23.
Policy
Carbon pricing veers close to trigger point
As NZ carbon prices reach record highs, there is speculation the government might move to lift current ceilings on prices.
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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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