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.
155 year-old NZX on life support

Brian Gaynor: 155 year-old NZX on life support

The NZX's own passive Smartshares funds account for half the 24 new listings on the local exchange since 2018.

Brian Gaynor 14 Aug 2021
Why it's risky to get rid of DHBs

Ian Powell: Why it's risky to get rid of DHBs

It's the culture in our public health system that needs to change, not its structure.

Ian Powell 14 Aug 2021
Zhooshing up some old-timers on the NZX
Markets

Paul McBeth: Zhooshing up some old-timers on the NZX

There are a handful of familiar names on the NZX that are trading between $200m and $300m – some could even be takeover targets.

Paul McBeth 13 Aug 2021
Mainfreight after Plested and Braid
Markets

Brian Gaynor: Mainfreight after Plested and Braid

Who can take the reins of this prosperous business and ensure it meets founder Bruce Plested's goal of being a 100 year company?

Brian Gaynor 12 Aug 2021