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.
EU-NZ FTA: Ardern’s captain’s call
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Charles Finny: EU-NZ FTA: Ardern’s captain’s call

Europe’s unshakeable commitment to agricultural protectionism delivered disappointing dairy and beef outcomes, but there have been significant gains elsewhere. A promotional push into Europe is now required.

Charles Finny 01 Jul 2022
A row is brewing over paying for GP visits
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Ian Powell: A row is brewing over paying for GP visits

How general practices are being paid is an escalating dispute in the health system that's so far flown below the radar.

Ian Powell 01 Jul 2022
My bet? Ardern says the EU-NZ FTA needs more work
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Rebecca Howard: My bet? Ardern says the EU-NZ FTA needs more work

Arden’ll just say it’s very close, but more talks are needed. That’s much easier to spin than a deal at any cost.

Rebecca Howard 30 Jun 2022
Big Tech can’t stay neutral on abortion
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Peter Griffin: Big Tech can’t stay neutral on abortion

What will Big Tech do when the crime is abortion, a previously well-established right that has now been extinguished for millions of Americans?

Peter Griffin 30 Jun 2022