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 road to zero  – policy v technology in our climate goals

Peter Griffin: The road to zero – policy v technology in our climate goals

There is risk that we focus on unpopular policies that are hard to implement and not enough on the technology that could speed the transition.

Peter Griffin 17 Jun 2021
America’s Cup decision: a win for the wowsers?

Pattrick Smellie: America’s Cup decision: a win for the wowsers?

It is too early yet to declare a victory for those who can’t wait to read last rites on an event ostentatiously soaked in the ambitions of the very wealthy.

Pattrick Smellie 16 Jun 2021
Climate questions for funds (and other matters)
Markets

David Chaplin: Climate questions for funds (and other matters)

Fund managers are keen to include climate change in their investment screening. Just one problem: How?

David Chaplin 16 Jun 2021
The Māori Health Authority could be a gamechanger

Rob Hennin: The Māori Health Authority could be a gamechanger

There’s a significant health gap that exists between Māori and non-Māori which is simply not acceptable.

Rob Hennin 14 Jun 2021