Pattrick Smellie
Pattrick Smellie is a prominent New Zealand journalist and the founding editor of BusinessDesk, a business news subscription service. With a career spanning several decades, Smellie has established himself as a key figure in New Zealand's media landscape, known for his incisive reporting and commentary on economic and business issues. His recent coverage of Troy Bowker's comments and involvement with NZME has sparked controversy, highlighting the ongoing debate about editorial independence and the role of media in political discourse.
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Recent news mentions
BusinessDesk’s Pattrick Smellie reported on Barclay's leadership at Goldman Sachs.
Media Insider: Revealed - TVNZ’s new chairman is a no-nonsense corporate dealmaker
New Zealand· 2025-09-30
Pattrick Smellie is co-founder of BusinessDesk and involved in the context of the article.
Media Insider: Jim Grenon relinquished majority control of NZME board in latest proposal to help find a compromise - why directors say they still have concernsNew Zealand· 2025-04-03
Pattrick Smellie is the founding editor of BusinessDesk and reported on Troy Bowker's views.
Media Insider: NZME shareholder Troy Bowker hits back at media company board, says he supports free speech as chair raises questions over political motivationNew Zealand· 2025-04-01
