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.
Where is Kiwi-made tech on the hype cycle?
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Peter Griffin: Where is Kiwi-made tech on the hype cycle?

Consulting firm Gartner doesn’t envisage speedy uptake of digital humans such as those created by Auckland's Soul Machines.

Peter Griffin 26 Aug 2021
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Sharesies: growing pains for pineapple platform
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David Chaplin: Sharesies: growing pains for pineapple platform

Anti-money laundering rules are a complex labyrinth that may not achieve very much, but for Sharesies, falling foul of them has been poorly timed as it launches into Australia.

David Chaplin 25 Aug 2021
Air NZ’s capital raise – is everyone on the same plane?
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David Mackenzie: Air NZ’s capital raise – is everyone on the same plane?

Capital raising should never be a scramble, to be completed within an arbitrary timeframe. 

David Mackenzie 24 Aug 2021
Global covid-related supply chain disruption worsens
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Jenny Ruth: Global covid-related supply chain disruption worsens

The global picture of how covid-19 continues to play havoc with international supply chains shows the pandemic's impact is far from over.

Jenny Ruth 23 Aug 2021