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.
Debt – the root cause of financial distress
Opinion

Brian Gaynor: Debt – the root cause of financial distress

The high level of mortgage debt means every percentage point rise in interest rates takes $3.3 billion out of the economy.

Brian Gaynor 30 Apr 2022
We need to talk about GMO
Opinion

Rebecca Howard: We need to talk about GMO

Some people told me so-called “Frankenfood” should never be allowed while others are adamant NZ is missing out on critical technology. 

Rebecca Howard 29 Apr 2022
Musk’s options for radically changing Twitter are limited
Opinion

Peter Griffin: Musk’s options for radically changing Twitter are limited

If anything, the antipathy towards Musk buying Twitter should be channelled into the creation of new outlets and platforms that strive for a better experience, technically and culturally.

Peter Griffin 28 Apr 2022
Climate change and the 'last person standing' conundrum
Opinion Analysis

Pattrick Smellie: Climate change and the 'last person standing' conundrum

Severe flooding and sea level rise are existential threats for property owners, but expecting the government to carry the can in perpetuity is a pipedream. 

Pattrick Smellie 27 Apr 2022