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.
A night of the Conchord to escape the discord

Linda Clark: A night of the Conchord to escape the discord

At a time when we seem to be yelling at each other even when we speak quietly, one voice cuts through the doom and disinformation.

Linda Clark 16 Sep 2022
Can ‘The Merge’ break the crypto gloom?
Technology

Peter Griffin: Can ‘The Merge’ break the crypto gloom?

Ethereum, the blockchain technology underpinning Ether (ETH), the second-largest token-based cryptocurrency behind Bitcoin, gets a major upgrade today. 

Peter Griffin 15 Sep 2022
Confused about ESG? You're not the only one
Investments

David Chaplin: Confused about ESG? You're not the only one

In all the chaos, neither the industry nor the regulators have yet to clearly define the meaning of ‘proper’ ESG information. 

David Chaplin 14 Sep 2022
Smellie Sniffs the Breeze: on growth
Economy

Pattrick Smellie: Smellie Sniffs the Breeze: on growth

Inflationary pressures caused by the war in Ukraine will keep Europe in the doldrums for years, but this part of the world doesn't look so bad.

Pattrick Smellie 13 Sep 2022