Pattrick talks to Kathryn about why the announcement by Qantas that it is going to fly direct to New York from Auckland represents a serious competitive threat to Air NZ. Also why coal-fired electricity will be with us for a bit longer yet, with Genesis putting up for tender a so-called "swaption" contract that allows renewable generators to buy insurance cover to keep Huntly available. And one to watch - this week's Ports of Auckland result Pattrick is is the editor and co-founder of BusinessDesk and has reported on the New Zealand economy and business since 1983.