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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

Zeacom founder contemplates life after tech
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
by Andrew Patterson
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
LED lighting systems become the latest tool to cut energy bills
Andrew Patterson meets a virtual company who have developed a leading-edge LED product which can save at least 50% off business lighting costs
by Andrew Patterson
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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
Animal identification system now a global success story
Andrew Patterson finds a kiwi success story with its products in 49 countries and acknowledged as a world leader in animal identification systems
by Andrew Patterson
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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
Methven's new age bathroom fitouts
Andrew Patterson meets an MBO that is winning in international markets by focussing on what it knows best and doing it to global standards
by Andrew Patterson
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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
NZ bio-tech start up pioneers new wound healing treatment
Andrew Patterson meets a kiwi bio-tech company which has raised $74 million developing a therapeutic drug here for international markets
by Andrew Patterson
Andrew Patterson meets a kiwi bio-tech company which has raised $74 million developing a therapeutic drug here for international markets
Medical books for kids a global success story
Andrew Patterson discovers Medikidz and the entrepreneurial doctors behind it who are building a unique international publishing house
by Andrew Patterson
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Andrew Patterson discovers Medikidz and the entrepreneurial doctors behind it who are building a unique international publishing house
Games developer on to a winner
Andrew Patterson finds a local company winning in the world of video gaming, acquiring its offshore partner, and delivering to a huge international audience
by Andrew Patterson
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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
Museli bars fuel growth for Tasti Products
Selling two million museli bars per day, with 265 staff and big exports sees local firm top $100 mln in revenue - 'just getting started'
by Andrew Patterson
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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'
Neat Meat scoops top award
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
by Andrew Patterson
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
Putting fun back into grocery shopping
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
by Andrew Patterson
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
Defying the dollar
Andrew Patterson finds a local manufacturer selling a basic plastic homeware product range around the world and prospering despite the exchange rate
by Andrew Patterson
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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
Luxury puddings a hit with customers
Andrew Patterson finds Kiwis are buying beautiful handmade desserts from supermarkets, a successful UK trend translated into a unique local brand
by Andrew Patterson
Andrew Patterson finds Kiwis are buying beautiful handmade desserts from supermarkets, a successful UK trend translated into a unique local brand
On track to NZ$1 billion
Andrew Patterson talks to Ian McCrae of Orion Health about how he has built a huge international software integration company supporting the health sector
by Andrew Patterson
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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
The Cloudy Bay of craft beer
Moa sets its sights on being world famous outside of New Zealand, building a major iconic beer brand
by Andrew Patterson
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Moa sets its sights on being world famous outside of New Zealand, building a major iconic beer brand
'The pies the limit'
Gourmet meat pie company proves a winner after adopting a 'virtual model' to conserve risk and limited capital
by Andrew Patterson
Gourmet meat pie company proves a winner after adopting a 'virtual model' to conserve risk and limited capital
Healthy food, a new business opportunity
Andrew Patterson connects 'fresh' with 'local' with 'healthy' with 'quick' with 'convenient' with 'surprise' with 'delight' and finds Tasty Pot
by Andrew Patterson
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Andrew Patterson connects 'fresh' with 'local' with 'healthy' with 'quick' with 'convenient' with 'surprise' with 'delight' and finds Tasty Pot
Hot competition in business accounting
Andrew Patterson finds a key business accounting provider sharpening its game, rethinking its business, and eyeing strong global growth
by Andrew Patterson
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Andrew Patterson finds a key business accounting provider sharpening its game, rethinking its business, and eyeing strong global growth
Using big data to battle complex crime
Andrew Patterson finds a leading NZ software provider who is fighting cyber crime from down under
by Andrew Patterson
Andrew Patterson finds a leading NZ software provider who is fighting cyber crime from down under
Customer insights never easier
Andrew Patterson finds that Buzz Channel is helping businesses to better understand what customers think of a company's products or services
by Andrew Patterson
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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
Premium ice cream maker enjoys huge growth
Andrew Patterson finds someone born to make ice cream who is riding a thriving growth track
by Andrew Patterson
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Andrew Patterson finds someone born to make ice cream who is riding a thriving growth track
Dairy startup foots it with the big boys
Thick, creamy yogurt you just can’t stop eating, a winner for The Collective and its disruptive strategies
by Andrew Patterson
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Thick, creamy yogurt you just can’t stop eating, a winner for The Collective and its disruptive strategies
'Performance reviews that don't suck'
Software company transforming performance reviews around the world; giving HR people 'flash tools'
by Andrew Patterson
Software company transforming performance reviews around the world; giving HR people 'flash tools'
The story behind Milford's growth
How fund manager Milford Asset Management grew its business during a recession, partly by ensuring staff had a stake in the business
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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
Vista takes a world view
Award winning NZ software company boasts a global footprint of 50 plus countries with a total solution for cinema operators
by Andrew Patterson
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Award winning NZ software company boasts a global footprint of 50 plus countries with a total solution for cinema operators
Metered success
Gentrack is an IT success story hampered by technical staff shortages as it pushes out into new markets
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Gentrack is an IT success story hampered by technical staff shortages as it pushes out into new markets