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.

Why the future state is definitely, maybe DeFi

Finance

David Chaplin: Why the future state is definitely, maybe DeFi

The future of finance will be governed by decentralised finance, possibly...

David Chaplin 13 Sep 2023

National is running out of time

Election 2023

Pattrick Smellie: National is running out of time

National is late in finding poll momentum.

Pattrick Smellie 12 Sep 2023

Hipkins and the 'Theo Spierings' syndrome

Politics

Dileepa Fonseka: Hipkins and the 'Theo Spierings' syndrome

Like Spierings at Fonterra, Hipkins is struggling to transform Labour's fortunes.

Dileepa Fonseka 11 Sep 2023

Australian sharemarket bounces back

Investments

Warren Couillault: Australian sharemarket bounces back

A walkabout through the ASX shows a key challenge is the rising cost of doing business.

Warren Couillault 09 Sep 2023

Rugby Australia prepares to join the private equity plunge

Sport

Trevor McKewen: Rugby Australia prepares to join the private equity plunge

Trevor McKewen 08 Sep 2023

Will Brian Roche be NZ’s next top public servant?

Policy

Jem Traylen: Will Brian Roche be NZ’s next top public servant?

Jem Traylen 08 Sep 2023

AI in the workplace: potential pitfalls for employers and employees

Law & Regulation

Rebecca Rendle: AI in the workplace: potential pitfalls for employers and employees

Rebecca Rendle 08 Sep 2023

Hipkins pitches growing the pie

Economy

Dileepa Fonseka: Hipkins pitches growing the pie

Dileepa Fonseka 07 Sep 2023

In search of electrifying opportunities

Paul McBeth: In search of electrifying opportunities

Paul McBeth 07 Sep 2023

Labour may have missed the boat on science sector reform

Technology

Peter Griffin: Labour may have missed the boat on science sector reform

Peter Griffin 07 Sep 2023

Where's the policy? Ask Luxon and Shaw

Election 2023

Pattrick Smellie: Where's the policy? Ask Luxon and Shaw

Pattrick Smellie 06 Sep 2023

Reaching $100b in KiwiSaver provokes some interesting reactions

David Chaplin: Reaching $100b in KiwiSaver provokes some interesting reactions

David Chaplin 06 Sep 2023

Inside the world of 'no surprises' and political advisers

Public sector Peter's Principles - Analysis

Len Cook: Inside the world of 'no surprises' and political advisers

Len Cook 06 Sep 2023

Political promises, populist politics and fiscal reality

Politics Analysis

Cameron Bagrie: Political promises, populist politics and fiscal reality

Cameron Bagrie 05 Sep 2023

The housing blame game

Politics

Dileepa Fonseka: The housing blame game

Dileepa Fonseka 04 Sep 2023

National and Labour launch their campaigns

Politics

Dileepa Fonseka: National and Labour launch their campaigns

Dileepa Fonseka 03 Sep 2023

Beware: Politicians are offering us a pocketful of candy

Economy

Cameron Bagrie: Beware: Politicians are offering us a pocketful of candy

Cameron Bagrie 02 Sep 2023

Money Answers: How do I find a financial adviser who understands wealth creation?

Investments Free

Frances Cook: Money Answers: How do I find a financial adviser who understands wealth creation?

Frances Cook 02 Sep 2023

Stand by: earnings season good news might not last

Investments

Warren Couillault: Stand by: earnings season good news might not last

Warren Couillault 02 Sep 2023

Business of Sport: NZ Rugby’s ‘Red Wedding’ must lead to real change

Sport

Trevor McKewen: Business of Sport: NZ Rugby’s ‘Red Wedding’ must lead to real change

Trevor McKewen 01 Sep 2023

Some tough climate change choices ahead for NZ's next govt

Climate change

Adrian Macey and Dave Frame: Some tough climate change choices ahead for NZ's next govt

Adrian Macey and Dave Frame 01 Sep 2023

Taking a cavalier approach to corporate raiding

Markets Free

Paul McBeth: Taking a cavalier approach to corporate raiding

Paul McBeth 31 Aug 2023

Political parties put AI regulation in the too hard basket

Technology

Peter Griffin: Political parties put AI regulation in the too hard basket

Peter Griffin 31 Aug 2023

IMF blows in, saves the day

David Chaplin: IMF blows in, saves the day

David Chaplin 30 Aug 2023

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