Politics
Policy
Capital for gas security getting more challenging
OMV’s $70 million investment in compression plant for the Pohokura gas field is a key investment for fuel security in a market where access to capital is getting more challenging.
Policy
Jobs likely from govt's low-carbon construction policy - Red Stag
A government commitment to greater use of low-carbon construction has the potential to boost employment and encourage greater processing of the country’s forestry crop, Red Stag Group chief executive Marty Verry said. Economic Development Minister Phil Twyford today said 138 g...
Economy
PREFU: Short term looks better but recovery to take longer
The immediate covid-19 hit to New Zealand’s economy isn’t as harsh as expected but the recovery is now expected to be a longer slog.
Policy
Neil Holdom: NEIL HOLDOM: Labour's costly, puzzling energy policy
Dragon's Den approach needed on long-term decarbonisation options.
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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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