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.
Time for an estate tax New Zealand?

Emily Morrow: Time for an estate tax New Zealand?

I had an uneasy sense of déjà vu when I read a recent article: “More than 40% of millionaires paying tax rates lower than the lowest earners, government data reveals”. 

Emily Morrow 05 Mar 2021
NZ's biggest covid challenge: 'Low risk does not mean no risk'
Coronavirus

Sarb Johal: NZ's biggest covid challenge: 'Low risk does not mean no risk'

Information on covid-19 is out there, but it’s clearly not cutting through, writes Dr Sarb Johal.

Sarb Johal 04 Mar 2021
Why is Rocket Lab only our second ever Nasdaq listing?

Peter Griffin: Why is Rocket Lab only our second ever Nasdaq listing?

The tech-laden Nasdaq will always beckon and hold a special fondness for founders who get to ring that bell, writes Peter Griffin.

Peter Griffin 04 Mar 2021
Why we spoke up — 'It's about transparency and true partnership'
Markets Free

Patrick Strange: Why we spoke up — 'It's about transparency and true partnership'

Our ask is that the government gives every sector a chance to comment, contribute, and buy-in to NZ's future covid management strategy.

Patrick Strange 03 Mar 2021