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.
The insanity of Pixelmon’s $100 million NFT Dutch auction
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Peter Griffin: The insanity of Pixelmon’s $100 million NFT Dutch auction

A 20-year-old Hamiltonian has delivered the crypto world a valuable lesson in the perils of buying into the NFT hype in a market offering little in the way of protection for investors.

Peter Griffin 10 Mar 2022
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Traders of the lost Ark: Cathie Wood's disruptive redemption
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David Chaplin: Traders of the lost Ark: Cathie Wood's disruptive redemption

Global investment darling Ark Investments has had a tough time lately, but remains convinced that technological disruption will deliver returns.

David Chaplin 09 Mar 2022
The most interesting thing about Chris Luxon’s tax cut speech
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Pattrick Smellie: The most interesting thing about Chris Luxon’s tax cut speech

Christopher Luxon barely mentioned covid-19 in his state of the nation speech. He is fixed on the state of the economy, and National's best chance to win the next election.

Pattrick Smellie 08 Mar 2022
NZX sets an example of good corporate behaviour
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Jenny Ruth: NZX sets an example of good corporate behaviour

Treating retail shareholders unfairly in capital raisings has unfortunately become the norm.

Jenny Ruth 07 Mar 2022