Politics
Policy
Ukraine invasion caused reconsideration of refinery closure
Russia's invasion of Ukraine caused shockwaves through the energy system and prompted NZ to have another look at closing its refinery.
Policy
Compromise emerges on three waters reforms
The rocky road ahead for the government's drinking, waste and stormwater reforms – the 'three waters' – suddenly looks clearer.
Policy
NZ relaxes visa requirements for Ukrainians
Immigration minister makes it easier for Ukrainians with NZ visas to remain in and return to this country.
Retail
Supermarket report shows limits to competition in NZ
Industry, political and academic commentators are giving the supermarket competition inquiry a guarded thumbs-up, but consumer advocates are unhappy.
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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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