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.
Fixing the public service
Public sector

Deb Te Kawa: Fixing the public service

Public Sector Act reform rightly aims at results, rather than cuts.

Deb Te Kawa 03 Apr 2025
Willis can do more to fix banking competition
Finance

Andrew Body: Willis can do more to fix banking competition

A competitive banking system needs more than lower capital adequacy ratios.

Andrew Body 02 Apr 2025
Off-the-shelf AI leading the way
Technology

Peter Griffin: Off-the-shelf AI leading the way

Long-promised productivity gains from AI will soon be reflected in NZ's economy.

Peter Griffin 02 Apr 2025
Rātā tests trust boundaries with fund buy
Investments

David Chaplin: Rātā tests trust boundaries with fund buy

The community trust sector has been veering into more exotic investment territory.

David Chaplin 01 Apr 2025