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.
Five priorities for the new government
Policy

Pattrick Smellie: Five priorities for the new government

The government has a cautious tinge, but there are a bunch of issues it can't keep ignoring.

Pattrick Smellie 09 Nov 2020
What to expect from negative interest rates
Finance

Jenny Ruth: What to expect from negative interest rates

If the Reserve Bank decides to take its official cash rate negative, it will be dragging us all into a brave new world with likely unintended consequences.

Jenny Ruth 09 Nov 2020
Covid complacency is our worst enemy

Jehan Casinader: Covid complacency is our worst enemy

If we want the summer we hope for, staying on guard against covid remains vital.

Jehan Casinader 07 Nov 2020
Elections, IPOs and the rise of autocracy

Brian Gaynor: Elections, IPOs and the rise of autocracy

Autocracy is on the rise, from China to the US. The suspension of Jack Ma's Ant Group float in China is one example, Donald Trump's reaction to the presidential election process another.

Brian Gaynor 07 Nov 2020