ON THE MONEY: Eric Watson, Pushpay, Vodafone and more

ON THE MONEY: Eric Watson, Pushpay, Vodafone and more
Victoria Young
Welcome to On the Money, BusinessDesk’s weekly column on money and the people making it. Bargain buys Kiwi collectors might have managed a bargain now that liquidators have started selling off Eric Watson’s artworks. On the Money has learnt several works from Kiwi artists including Colin McCahon, Shane Cotton and Dick Frizzell have been sold as part of KPMG liquidator Vivian Fatupaito’s quest to get cash for creditors. We can also report that a guitar purportedly signed by Pink Floyd has been sold, although liqu...

More Opinion

Cleantech: Burst bubble or our biggest opportunity?
Opinion

Peter Griffin: Cleantech: Burst bubble or our biggest opportunity?

A thriving cleantech sector could be NZ’s ticket to a sustainable, high-value economy.

Peter Griffin 02 Jul 2025
Why luxury needs a wake-up call
Opinion Fashion

Eden Bradfield: Why luxury needs a wake-up call

The focus should be on selling consumers a lifestyle, not just status symbols. 

Eden Bradfield 01 Jul 2025
Facebook is no place for risky financial investment offers
Opinion

Maria Slade: Facebook is no place for risky financial investment offers

Misleading ads continue to be thrust in the faces of Mum and Dad investors.

Maria Slade 30 Jun 2025