Opinion

Opinion and analysis from Pattrick Smellie, Peter Griffin, David Chaplin and Cameron Bagrie and a top-level group of New Zealand experts, including the BusinessDesk editorial team.
Wholesale ruling highlights risk

David Chaplin: Wholesale ruling highlights risk

Justice Gault's ruling suggests promoters should be wary of relying on claims of a sophisticated client base when shilling complex, or opaque, investment products to even the average ‘wholesale’ audience.

David Chaplin 06 Jul 2022
Is an immigration GPS a population policy in disguise?
Policy

Ganesh Nana: Is an immigration GPS a population policy in disguise?

An immigration government policy statement would lift the veil on what's already a de facto population policy.

Ganesh Nana 05 Jul 2022
Don’t cut off Māori forest options
Primary Sector

Te Kapunga Dewes: Don’t cut off Māori forest options

Well-intentioned academic and environmental critics of exotic forest planting are standing in the way of one of the few economic opportunities available for the use of marginal Māori land.

Te Kapunga Dewes 05 Jul 2022
Is NZ thinking too small about Australia?
Trade Analysis

Pattrick Smellie: Is NZ thinking too small about Australia?

Australia is the trade and diplomatic relationship that NZ most takes for granted. At a time of heightened geopolitical tensions, shortened supply chains, and economic challenges, the time is right for a refresh.

Pattrick Smellie 04 Jul 2022