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 to talk about the UBI

Tim Hazledine: Time to talk about the UBI

If politicians of both the left and right agree that a Universal Basic Income makes sense, isn't it time to get on with it?

Tim Hazledine 30 Nov 2020
Where can you put your money at present?

Brian Gaynor: Where can you put your money at present?

In a low interest rate environment and with residential property running hot, where does today's investor look for other sources of blue sky?

Brian Gaynor 28 Nov 2020
Holiday shoppers should be buying less, not more

Jehan Casinader: Holiday shoppers should be buying less, not more

Rampant consumerism is a think of the past right?

Jehan Casinader 28 Nov 2020
Kabuki dancing and the great Yes, Minister tradition
Finance Free

Jenny Ruth: Kabuki dancing and the great Yes, Minister tradition

The exchange of letters between Finance Minister Grant Robertson and Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr was little more than kabuki dancing.

Jenny Ruth 27 Nov 2020