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.
9/11 in the age of social media – imagine it
Technology Free

Peter Griffin: 9/11 in the age of social media – imagine it

In the 20 years since terrorists felled the Twin Towers, new media has fundamentally changed the way the world would watch and absorb such an event today. 

Peter Griffin 09 Sep 2021
Te Rehutai IP – the real elephant in the room
America's Cup Free

Ian Taylor: Te Rehutai IP – the real elephant in the room

America's Cup broadcast graphics creator Ian Taylor sees the Auld Mug's potential to become a nautical Formula-1, but not if it stays at home.

Ian Taylor 08 Sep 2021
Almost good: a tale of responsible investing
Markets

David Chaplin: Almost good: a tale of responsible investing

Responsible investing is becoming mainstream, but is using 'more market' to cure market failures really a credible proposition?

David Chaplin 08 Sep 2021
Time for the major banks to step up

Cameron Bagrie: Time for the major banks to step up

As the second long lockdown hits many firms hard, both business owners and their bankers need to lift their game.

Cameron Bagrie 08 Sep 2021