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.
Why default fee savings could be less than expected
Finance

David Chaplin: Why default fee savings could be less than expected

Moving KiwiSaver money from old default funds and into new ones comes with a range of hidden costs.

David Chaplin 22 Sep 2021
Life with delta – time to get scared
Coronavirus

Pattrick Smellie: Life with delta – time to get scared

The decision on Auckland going to level three is not capitulation. It's the new reality, dawning fast.

Pattrick Smellie 21 Sep 2021
China's CPTPP bid: What is Beijing up to?
Trade

Charles Finny: China's CPTPP bid: What is Beijing up to?

China's request to join the CPTPP may spur bids from a range of other wannabe members, argues former NZ trade negotiator Charles Finny.

Charles Finny 21 Sep 2021
Wage subsidy criteria is getting harder to meet
Coronavirus Free

Robyn Walker: Wage subsidy criteria is getting harder to meet

Businesses outside Auckland may find it difficult to claim the wage subsidy, even if they've seen a big drop in revenue.

Robyn Walker 20 Sep 2021