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.
Is index-hugging the way to go or do active managers earn their keep?
Finance

Jenny Ruth: Is index-hugging the way to go or do active managers earn their keep?

A lot of international evidence points to low-cost index-hugging passive exchange-traded funds producing better returns than actively managed funds. 

Jenny Ruth 14 Mar 2021
Geoff Ross and Grant Baker are back

Brian Gaynor: Geoff Ross and Grant Baker are back

Ross and Baker have shown a remarkable ability to turn two fairly ordinary businesses – 42 Below and Ecoya – into money-making NZX listings.

Brian Gaynor 13 Mar 2021
Rough sailing for rail ferries

David Greig: Rough sailing for rail ferries

The case for the Interislander ferries being built to handle rail freight is far from clear. 

David Greig 12 Mar 2021
How George Kerr is making Queenstown affordable

Paul McBeth: How George Kerr is making Queenstown affordable

Even this mountain town is begging for more affordable housing. 

Paul McBeth 12 Mar 2021