Pattrick Smellie
Golden visas, risky paid content, deep pockets for journalism
How plans for wealthy foreign investors hit the headlines this week - and how did paid-for propaganda end up on a major news website? Also: two business journalists want to make the most out of… Audio
Business commentator Pattrick Smellie
The RBNZ monetary policy statement is due next week, Pattrick discusses whether another 25 basis points rise is on the cards? Or more? He says much seems to rest on whether the fragility in US and… Audio
Business commentator Pattrick Smellie
editor and co-founder of BusinessDesk Pattrick Smellie talks to Kathryn about what he describes as the smoke, mirrors and delay of National's three waters policy. Also Trade Window's big fail in an… Audio
Business commentator Pattrick Smellie
Pattrick talks to Kathryn about the issue of managed retreat, there are big chunks of NZ where people are living or running businesses that will gradually either become uninsurable or very expensive… Audio
Business commentator Pattrick Smellie
As Auckland's flooding has further exposed the city's infrastructure issues, Pattrick talks to Kathryn about how to fund and how much to fund stormwater infrastructure. Also, the Parliamentary… Audio
Business commentator Pattrick Smellie
Pattrick discusses what will happen if inflation starts coming down, will equities markets rebound?. Also, how far could house prices fall?. He also looks ahead to next winter's electricity supply. He… Audio
Business commentator Pattrick Smellie
Pattrick give his takes on the government's plan to legislate to make Google, Facebook and others pay for news. Also, why Auckland Council is looking to sell its stake in Auckland International… Audio
Pattrick Smellie: Your guide to the coming recession
The Reserve Bank lifted the official cash rate to its highest level since 2008. A recession is being forecast for New Zealand now, so what's it going to be like? Audio
Business commentator Pattrick Smellie
Pattrick Smellie is the editor and co-founder of BusinessDesk and has reported on the New Zealand economy and business since 1983. Audio
Business: Don't mention the 'r' word, Manaaki/Indigo saga
Business correspondent Pattrick Smellie joins Kathryn to talk about the big 'r' - recession. Pattrick also counters the narrative that "New Zealand has lose 50-thousand jobs to get inflation under… Audio
Business commentator Pattrick Smellie
The age of free trade agreements is over - could this be a blessing in disguise for NZ producers? And could Auckland Mayor, Wayne Brown inadvertently stiffen the government's spine on 3 waters. Audio
Business commentator Pattrick Smellie
Pattrick talks about NZ's $30 billion carbon emissions "hole". Also, the strange case of Tim Boyd, an Australian who wangled the top job managing Christchurch city's infrastructure despite having some… Audio
Business commentator Pattrick Smellie
Business commentator Pattrick Smellie talks about the "political" decision to end the traffic light system and whether it was inevitable, once the public's will to be compliant was gone. And he'll… Audio
Government buys back Kiwibank
The government is buying back Kiwibank to take full ownership. It has just announced the purchase of Kiwi Group, the parent company of Kiwibank, valuing it at $2.1 billion. Until now Kiwi Group… Audio
Business commentator Pattrick Smellie : worker shortages and Te Pūkenga woes
Pattrick talks to the Kathryn about the staff hiring issues for a range of businesses desperate to hire people and fearing a recession. The often asked question is Why can't I hire anyone?. So where… Audio
Business commentator Pattrick Smellie
Pattrick Smellie is the editor and co-founder of BusinessDesk and has reported on the New Zealand economy and business since 1983 Audio
The Panel with Pattrick Smellie and Ruwani Perera (Part Two)
Wallace and panellists Pattrick Smellie and Ruwani Perera discuss call-outs for mental health emergencies, the wheat shortage, and a motorcycle club helping Palmerston North children.
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The Panel with Pattrick Smellie and Ruwani Perera (Part One)
Wallace and panellists Pattrick Smellie and Ruwani Perera discuss GDP, dodgy add-on insurance targetted at vulnerable kiwis, and drying clothes indoors. Audio
The Pre-Panel with Pattrick Smellie and Ruwani Perera
Wallace and panellists Pattrick Smellie and Ruwani Perera speak to the man repairing our old appliances. Audio
Business commentator Pattrick Smellie
Pattrick explains why Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's trip to the United States is so important, both economically and politically. Also the looming global food and energy crisis created by the… Audio
