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.
Staggering to Christmas: Labour's ragged home stretch
Opinion

Pattrick Smellie: Staggering to Christmas: Labour's ragged home stretch

As another challenging political year ends, the government is reaching peak blunder.

Pattrick Smellie 06 Dec 2022
General practice is on the brink
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Ian Powell: General practice is on the brink

A well-timed campaign by GPs will hit the government where it hurts.

Ian Powell 06 Dec 2022
Treasury wellbeing report all but ignores inflation
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Jenny Ruth: Treasury wellbeing report all but ignores inflation

In the entire 114-page report, the word inflation hardly appears.

Jenny Ruth 05 Dec 2022
Hey, NZX, stick to what you’re good at
Opinion

Warren Couillault: Hey, NZX, stick to what you’re good at

It's had some successes in the past, but how will NZX fare with its latest move?