Politics
Policy
Govt's pumped hydro scheme 'disturbing, dreamland' project - Mercury
The government’s pursuit of a $4 billion-plus pumped hydro scheme in Central Otago is a “disturbing blast from the past,” Mercury director warns.
Policy
Partnerships vital for 'massive' emission reduction investment
A "massive" investment will be required to decarbonise the NZ economy, so partnerships will be vital, says the head of the Climate Change Commission.
Policy
Seasonal work visa for fruit and wine harvests
New visa will be automatically given to about 11,000 people with expiring visas.
Economy
Entitled or unethical? Big business and the wage subsidy
Should a profitable company pay back the wage subsidy?
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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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