Politics
Politics
Treasury seeking lawyers to help with Cook Strait ferries tender
As many as six shipyards globally may be asked to take part in the process.
Politics
Govt puts four-year term for Parliament on the table
Voters could face a referendum in 2026 on adding a year to the NZ electoral cycle.
Policy
Keep Bayly’s reforms alive, Simplicity's Sam Stubbs urges
KiwiSaver fund founder hopes Scott Simpson will pick up where former minister left off.
Infrastructure
NZTA appoints infrastructure delivery manager
The critical role has been filled by a former chair of Infrastructure NZ.
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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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