Politics
Policy
Len Cook: Is the independence of Stats NZ under threat?
The former head of Statistics NZ, Len Cook, raises worrying questions about the government's data and statistics bill.
Policy
Analysis
Immigration – getting past knee-jerk reactions
Immigration policy needs more long-term thinking – but don't hold your breath.
Policy
Treasury won't out poor investments
Treasury says some agencies need better analysis of investment proposals but won't say which.
Politics
PM and deputy head to Oz
The prime minister and her deputy are heading across the Tasman this week.
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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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