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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.
Election 2023: a minor (party) flirtation
Opinion

Pattrick Smellie: Election 2023: a minor (party) flirtation

The polls suggest a lack of enthusiasm for the traditional parties of government.

Pattrick Smellie 22 Nov 2022
We need to centralise health to localise it
Opinion Free

Rob Campbell: We need to centralise health to localise it

We all have to change, or our health service issues will stay the same.

Rob Campbell 22 Nov 2022
Bullies aren't strong managers
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Jenny Ruth: Bullies aren't strong managers

Elon Musk and Fletcher's Mark Adamson are case studies in bad management.

Jenny Ruth 21 Nov 2022
Why the markets hate inflation
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Warren Couillault: Why the markets hate inflation

Put together lockdowns, labour shortages and supply issues, and it's a perfect storm for inflation.

Warren Couillault 19 Nov 2022
Smell the blossoms while we still can
Opinion

Linda Clark: Smell the blossoms while we still can

Linda Clark 18 Nov 2022
Why FTX was one of the biggest frauds in history
Opinion

Peter Griffin: Why FTX was one of the biggest frauds in history

Peter Griffin 17 Nov 2022
The strange exit of Macquarie
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David Chaplin: The strange exit of Macquarie

David Chaplin 16 Nov 2022
Why pain and hardship are on the way
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Cameron Bagrie: Why pain and hardship are on the way

Cameron Bagrie 16 Nov 2022
Everybody hates the RMA, but will we be happy now?
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Pattrick Smellie: Everybody hates the RMA, but will we be happy now?

Pattrick Smellie 15 Nov 2022
Will NZ Rugby back Black Ferns?
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Trevor McKewen: Will NZ Rugby back Black Ferns?

Trevor McKewen 14 Nov 2022
Cash-stashing and bank-bashing
Opinion

Jenny Ruth: Cash-stashing and bank-bashing

Jenny Ruth 14 Nov 2022
Immigration chaos does real harm
Opinion Free

Iain MacLeod: Immigration chaos does real harm

Iain MacLeod 12 Nov 2022
Why investors like deadlocked US politics
Opinion

Warren Couillault: Why investors like deadlocked US politics

Warren Couillault 12 Nov 2022
New health plan is like a car without an engine
Opinion Free

Ian Powell: New health plan is like a car without an engine

Ian Powell 11 Nov 2022
Heck, use tech to beat the heat
Opinion

Peter Griffin: Heck, use tech to beat the heat

Peter Griffin 10 Nov 2022
Suspect you’re paying more tax? You are!
Opinion

John Cuthbertson: Suspect you’re paying more tax? You are!

John Cuthbertson 10 Nov 2022
Schemes tread water as KiwiSaver hits rough patch
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David Chaplin: Schemes tread water as KiwiSaver hits rough patch

David Chaplin 09 Nov 2022
Party loyalty and the polarised American voter
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Bloomberg: Party loyalty and the polarised American voter

Bloomberg 08 Nov 2022
Getting real about the coming recession
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Pattrick Smellie: Getting real about the coming recession

Pattrick Smellie 08 Nov 2022
Reserve Bank is making stuff up
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Jenny Ruth: Reserve Bank is making stuff up

Jenny Ruth 07 Nov 2022
There are opportunities in listed property
Opinion

Warren Couillault: There are opportunities in listed property

Warren Couillault 05 Nov 2022
Global warming can't be limited to 1.5°C
Opinion

The Economist: Global warming can't be limited to 1.5°C

The Economist 05 Nov 2022
What employers can do about fair pay agreements
Opinion

Rebecca Rendle: What employers can do about fair pay agreements

Rebecca Rendle 04 Nov 2022
Running down the clock on three waters
Opinion Analysis

Pattrick Smellie: Running down the clock on three waters

Pattrick Smellie 04 Nov 2022
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