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.
Something's wrong in the land of milk and money
Primary Sector best of businessdesk

Brian Gaynor: Something's wrong in the land of milk and money

The latest capital structure proposals may appeal to the Fonterra's conservative farmer-shareholders, but it won't fix the cooperative's long term underperformance.

Brian Gaynor 09 Oct 2021
Covid testing report a sharp wake-up call for Ministry of Health
Policy Free

Pattrick Smellie: Covid testing report a sharp wake-up call for Ministry of Health

Hard evidence that the Ministry of Health needs to rapidly change its approach to collaboration, innovation and outside help have been tumbling forth in this dramatic week for NZ's covid response.

Pattrick Smellie 08 Oct 2021
The case against light rail
Transport

David Greig: The case against light rail

Busways are easier, quicker to construct and they’re cheaper. So, why is light rail still on the table? 

David Greig 08 Oct 2021
Now the EMA wants to regulate risk

Paul McBeth: Now the EMA wants to regulate risk

It's baffling that a business lobby doesn't think businesses know how to manage risk. 

Paul McBeth 08 Oct 2021