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.
Infratil and the perils of doing business with government agencies
Markets

Jenny Ruth: Infratil and the perils of doing business with government agencies

A number of NZX-listed companies, including Infratil, have been burnt while doing business with the public sector.

Jenny Ruth 03 May 2021
Super-cheap money. Are borrowers or bank shareholders winning?

Cameron Bagrie: Super-cheap money. Are borrowers or bank shareholders winning?

A huge proportion of the money greasing the NZ banking system is deposited on the shortest possible term at virtually zero interest rates. Who is benefitting from that?

Cameron Bagrie 03 May 2021
Soaring US tech stock earnings keep markets frothy

Brian Gaynor: Soaring US tech stock earnings keep markets frothy

New Zealand investors, particularly KiwiSaver members, have been increasing their holdings in US large caps as the NZX struggles to attract new and interesting IPOs.

Brian Gaynor 01 May 2021
Wellington Drive’s journey from manufacturing to tech
Markets

Paul McBeth: Wellington Drive’s journey from manufacturing to tech

After a decade-long turnaround, it's probably past due to reacquaint yourself with Wellington Drive. 

Paul McBeth 30 Apr 2021