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.
AI in Government: A shortcut to cuts?

Peter Griffin: AI in Government: A shortcut to cuts?

Upskilling senior public servants to lead the charge on AI uptake is crucial.

Budget opens cracks in KiwiSaver

David Chaplin: Budget opens cracks in KiwiSaver

Not everything will be hunky-dory for Kiwisaver members after last week's Budget.

David Chaplin 27 May 2025
Tax promises are cheap, but the bill is coming
Politics

Dileepa Fonseka: Tax promises are cheap, but the bill is coming

Can promises around no new taxes really be believed?

Dileepa Fonseka 26 May 2025
The Government's Bunny Budget
Budget 2025

Cameron Bagrie: The Government's Bunny Budget

Budget 2026 is going to be the real test of this Government’s fiscal credentials.

Cameron Bagrie 26 May 2025