Jonathan Milne
Editor, Newsroom Pro at Newsroom New Zealand
Managing editor of Newsroom Pro. I investigate what happens when government, business and the community sector collide - and how it impacts on us all.
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5 days ago |
newsroom.co.nz | Jonathan Milne
Donald Trump and his tariffs will not scare Zespri into sending a single tray of America-bound kiwifruit to a different market. The kiwifruit marketer's new chief executive, Jason Te Brake, says they won't be deterred by the flat tariff imposed on its New Zealand-grown fruit. "North America is a longterm strategic growth market for us, and we'll continue to invest there, even with the current situation around tariffs. Already have an account?
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1 week ago |
newsroom.co.nz | Jonathan Milne
Winston Peters welcomed India’s Minister of State to Auckland by questioning the origin of his name in front of 300 community leaders and dignitaries“Minister of State Margherita,” he said. “What a fascinating name, that. We wait to find out what the background is.”It was directed at Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita, who had just arrived for his first visit to New Zealand.
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1 week ago |
newsroom.co.nz | Jonathan Milne
Analysis: The pizzas and the saucepan of macaroni cheese shown off by Fonterra chef Danny Simpson are a protein-laden illustration of the dairy giant's expansion into China and wider Asia. There's growing demand for pizza in China, albeit with unfamiliar toppings like the pungent, custardy fruit durian, and various seafoods. Fonterra supplies Pizza Hut and Domino's and all the biggest pizza chains there. Already have an account?
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1 week ago |
newsroom.co.nz | Jonathan Milne
Analysis: Donald Trump’s trade wars may force the Reserve Bank to change its plans for interest rates, it says Wednesday. But whether that will be up or down remains unstated. The bank says risks to the financial system have increased over the past six months, particularly following the US imposition of sweeping tariffs on goods imports from many countries, including New Zealand. These have heightened financial market volatility and pose a “material risk” to economic activity.
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newsroom.co.nz | Jonathan Milne
Analysis: Why do businesses donate to politics? It’s a hardy annual question. Robust media scrutiny has ensured better compliance with legal requirements of transparency. Donations over $1500 must be declared; donations over $20,000 must now be declared immediately. That’s been aided and abetted by police investigations and court enforcement. In the last few years, criminal charges have been laid in respect of donations to National, Labour and NZ First.
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Auckland District Court has released a summary of facts showing Shyamal Shah used his position at Watercare to run no fewer than 40 fake invoices over 16 months, totalling $1.04m. Where were the checks and balances? I broke the story here at @NewsroomNZ. https://t.co/gbROrDoG2d
The Govt is expected today to grant a concession for a private owner to operate Whakapapa ski field. Ahead of that, paramount chief Sir Tumu te Heuheu has paused Tūwharetoa's agreement to ski infrastructure on Mt Ruapehu. That's exclusive at @NewsroomNZ. https://t.co/sNSuqQ5u6a
UPDATE: Two Watercare suppliers speak out about $1m-plus fake invoicing scam operated out of the offices of NZ's biggest utility. 'You do put a lot of trust in their staff and their processes.' My investigation is now out from the @NewsroomNZ paywall. https://t.co/gbROrDpdRL