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.
PGG Wrightson in need of another white knight
Primary Sector

Paul McBeth: PGG Wrightson in need of another white knight

Alan Lai’s plan to oust the board is yet another unnecessary distraction.

'Scope, scope': The mantra behind Auckland Transport's $23m bet
Infrastructure

Dileepa Fonseka: 'Scope, scope': The mantra behind Auckland Transport's $23m bet

Sometimes the key to blowouts is simple: order less, pay the right price and move fast.

Dileepa Fonseka 18 Mar 2024
Two hot topics beginning with I: Inflation and India
Economy

Simon Robertson: Two hot topics beginning with I: Inflation and India

At a guess, most people don’t own or have much exposure to India.

Simon Robertson 16 Mar 2024
Whakaari – some sombre finality
Law & Regulation

Bronwyn Heenan: Whakaari – some sombre finality

It's critical businesses understand the risk profile of their operation.

Bronwyn Heenan 15 Mar 2024