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.
Zhooshing up some old-timers on the NZX
Opinion

Paul McBeth: Zhooshing up some old-timers on the NZX

There are a handful of familiar names on the NZX that are trading between $200m and $300m – some could even be takeover targets.

Paul McBeth 13 Aug 2021
Mainfreight after Plested and Braid
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Brian Gaynor: Mainfreight after Plested and Braid

Who can take the reins of this prosperous business and ensure it meets founder Bruce Plested's goal of being a 100 year company?

Brian Gaynor 12 Aug 2021
How tech can lead on the climate crisis
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Peter Griffin: How tech can lead on the climate crisis

Tech companies are booming while the world barrels towards climate disaster. Their potential to be part of the solution to climate change is huge and a rare source of hope.

Peter Griffin 12 Aug 2021
Day of the DIY: platforms take on professionals
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David Chaplin: Day of the DIY: platforms take on professionals

All the momentum is with the DIY crowds on Sharesies and Hatch, which, in NZ at least, are spilling into a largely unregulated space with increasing enthusiasm.

David Chaplin 11 Aug 2021