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The unlikely success of NZ exports to the US
Politics

The unlikely success of NZ exports to the US

New Zealand’s trade with the United States is a rare good news story.

Dileepa Fonseka 11 Jul 2024
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Our weekly roundup of public sector news and analysis.

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App-solute change: Govt wants building inspection by app
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App-solute change: Govt wants building inspection by app

Govt wants app-based building inspections as the new standard nationwide.

Dileepa Fonseka 09 Jul 2024
Export dreams vs budget realities: NZTE’s uphill battle
Politics

Export dreams vs budget realities: NZTE’s uphill battle

NZTE doubled its customers' exports once before – when it was given more money.

Jem Traylen 09 Jul 2024


Pattrick Smellie
Pattrick Smellie

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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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