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.
Errors and omissions in climate change policy
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Adrian Macey and Dave Frame: Errors and omissions in climate change policy

Alternatives to the carbon emissions reduction targets that the government adopted were examined "once over lightly", and Treasury and MBIE were worried by the choices made.

Tech companies want to help you go green – at a price
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Peter Griffin: Tech companies want to help you go green – at a price

Technology can help to streamline the process of gathering and reporting environmental, social and corporate governance data and monitoring progress towards goals. 

Peter Griffin 29 Sep 2022
Is it just hot air? Methane meets politics in NZ's climate policy
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Adrian Macey and Dave Frame: Is it just hot air? Methane meets politics in NZ's climate policy

NZ is using an inaccurate way of measuring methane emissions and has limited its options for climate change action due to fears for our international reputation, Adrian Macey and Dave Frame argue.

Free advice on fees for no service
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David Chaplin: Free advice on fees for no service

While there is plenty of philosophical opposition to the FMA position, most of the debate now hinges on the practical implementation of value-for-money guidelines. 

David Chaplin 28 Sep 2022