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Andrew Patterson

About

Andrew Patterson is a contributing editor to the Business section.

 

He is also the business correspondent for RadioLIVE and presents Sunday Business, the network’s weekly programme dedicated to business and economic issues.

 

Previously, Andrew was based in Sydney for six years where he worked as a business presenter for Australia’s leading news network, ABC NewsRadio.

 

Andrew holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Auckland where he is currently undertaking a Master’s in Business Commercialisation & Entrepreneurship.

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Latest articles

Following the recent sale of his business, Andrew Patterson talks to Zeacom founder Miles Valentine about the software industry, the decision to sell and why the NZ capital markets were a second-best option for the business
19th Feb 13, 3:48pm
Following the recent sale of his business, Andrew Patterson talks to Zeacom founder Miles Valentine about the software industry, the decision to sell and why the NZ capital markets were a second-best option for the business
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Andrew Patterson meets a virtual company who have developed a leading-edge LED product which can save at least 50% off business lighting costs
15th Feb 13, 10:35am
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Andrew Patterson meets a virtual company who have developed a leading-edge LED product which can save at least 50% off business lighting costs
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Andrew Patterson finds a kiwi success story with its products in 49 countries and acknowledged as a world leader in animal identification systems
11th Feb 13, 9:09am
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Andrew Patterson finds a kiwi success story with its products in 49 countries and acknowledged as a world leader in animal identification systems
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Andrew Patterson meets an MBO that is winning in international markets by focussing on what it knows best and doing it to global standards
4th Feb 13, 9:52am
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Andrew Patterson meets an MBO that is winning in international markets by focussing on what it knows best and doing it to global standards
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Andrew Patterson meets a kiwi bio-tech company which has raised $74 million developing a therapeutic drug here for international markets
28th Jan 13, 9:15am
Andrew Patterson meets a kiwi bio-tech company which has raised $74 million developing a therapeutic drug here for international markets
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Andrew Patterson discovers Medikidz and the entrepreneurial doctors behind it who are building a unique international publishing house
21st Jan 13, 10:16am
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Andrew Patterson discovers Medikidz and the entrepreneurial doctors behind it who are building a unique international publishing house
Andrew Patterson finds a local company winning in the world of video gaming, acquiring its offshore partner, and delivering to a huge international audience
18th Dec 12, 11:32am
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Andrew Patterson finds a local company winning in the world of video gaming, acquiring its offshore partner, and delivering to a huge international audience
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Selling two million museli bars per day, with 265 staff and big exports sees local firm top $100 mln in revenue - 'just getting started'
8th Dec 12, 11:03am
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Selling two million museli bars per day, with 265 staff and big exports sees local firm top $100 mln in revenue - 'just getting started'
Strong growth and sophistication of the hospitality sector helps Neat Meat transform product offerings with unique pasture-based products, and build exports based on that success
3rd Dec 12, 1:41pm
Strong growth and sophistication of the hospitality sector helps Neat Meat transform product offerings with unique pasture-based products, and build exports based on that success
Winning a premium from grocery customers with a vast array of quality products sustains local artisan producers nationwide. Andrew Patterson learns how it can be done in a market dominated by tough corporate giants
26th Nov 12, 11:26am
Winning a premium from grocery customers with a vast array of quality products sustains local artisan producers nationwide. Andrew Patterson learns how it can be done in a market dominated by tough corporate giants
Andrew Patterson finds a local manufacturer selling a basic plastic homeware product range around the world and prospering despite the exchange rate
19th Nov 12, 9:14am
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Andrew Patterson finds a local manufacturer selling a basic plastic homeware product range around the world and prospering despite the exchange rate
Andrew Patterson finds Kiwis are buying beautiful handmade desserts from supermarkets, a successful UK trend translated into a unique local brand
12th Nov 12, 11:46am
Andrew Patterson finds Kiwis are buying beautiful handmade desserts from supermarkets, a successful UK trend translated into a unique local brand
Andrew Patterson talks to Ian McCrae of Orion Health about how he has built a huge international software integration company supporting the health sector
3rd Nov 12, 9:53am
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Andrew Patterson talks to Ian McCrae of Orion Health about how he has built a huge international software integration company supporting the health sector
Moa sets its sights on being world famous outside of New Zealand, building a major iconic beer brand
29th Oct 12, 9:23am
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Moa sets its sights on being world famous outside of New Zealand, building a major iconic beer brand
Gourmet meat pie company proves a winner after adopting a 'virtual model' to conserve risk and limited capital
22nd Oct 12, 10:37am
Gourmet meat pie company proves a winner after adopting a 'virtual model' to conserve risk and limited capital
Andrew Patterson connects 'fresh' with 'local' with 'healthy' with 'quick' with 'convenient' with 'surprise' with 'delight' and finds Tasty Pot
12th Oct 12, 11:33am
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Andrew Patterson connects 'fresh' with 'local' with 'healthy' with 'quick' with 'convenient' with 'surprise' with 'delight' and finds Tasty Pot
Andrew Patterson finds a key business accounting provider sharpening its game, rethinking its business, and eyeing strong global growth
5th Oct 12, 11:06am
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Andrew Patterson finds a key business accounting provider sharpening its game, rethinking its business, and eyeing strong global growth
Andrew Patterson finds a leading NZ software provider who is fighting cyber crime from down under
28th Sep 12, 11:41am
Andrew Patterson finds a leading NZ software provider who is fighting cyber crime from down under
Andrew Patterson finds that Buzz Channel is helping businesses to better understand what customers think of a company's products or services
24th Sep 12, 12:07pm
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Andrew Patterson finds that Buzz Channel is helping businesses to better understand what customers think of a company's products or services
Andrew Patterson finds someone born to make ice cream who is riding a thriving growth track
14th Sep 12, 1:43pm
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Andrew Patterson finds someone born to make ice cream who is riding a thriving growth track
Thick, creamy yogurt you just can’t stop eating, a winner for The Collective and its disruptive strategies
7th Sep 12, 2:54pm
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Thick, creamy yogurt you just can’t stop eating, a winner for The Collective and its disruptive strategies
Software company transforming performance reviews around the world; giving HR people 'flash tools'
3rd Sep 12, 9:49am
Software company transforming performance reviews around the world; giving HR people 'flash tools'
How fund manager Milford Asset Management grew its business during a recession, partly by ensuring staff had a stake in the business
24th Aug 12, 1:24pm
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How fund manager Milford Asset Management grew its business during a recession, partly by ensuring staff had a stake in the business
Award winning NZ software company boasts a global footprint of 50 plus countries with a total solution for cinema operators
17th Aug 12, 1:11pm
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Award winning NZ software company boasts a global footprint of 50 plus countries with a total solution for cinema operators
Gentrack is an IT success story hampered by technical staff shortages as it pushes out into new markets
10th Aug 12, 4:00pm
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Gentrack is an IT success story hampered by technical staff shortages as it pushes out into new markets