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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.
The Reserve Bank's shrinking chance to save itself
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Shamubeel Eaqub: The Reserve Bank's shrinking chance to save itself

The Reserve Bank appears tone-deaf and intellectually lazy as the threat to its independence gathers political steam, warns Sense Partners economist Shamubeel Eaqub.

Shamubeel Eaqub 07 Jan 2021
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In crypto-space, no one hears your complaints
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David Chaplin: In crypto-space, no one hears your complaints

Crypto-currency is hot right now, but its regulation is almost non-existent in practice.

David Chaplin 06 Jan 2021
Looking back - euphoria in ‘86, KZ7 and NZX
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Brian Gaynor: Looking back - euphoria in ‘86, KZ7 and NZX

New Zealanders' obsession with the NZX mirrored the success of Michael Fay's KZ7 and the challenge for the America's Cup.

Brian Gaynor 06 Jan 2021
12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS: Saluting those who repaid the wage subsidy
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Brent Melville: 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS: Saluting those who repaid the wage subsidy

Along with the rest of the globe we were, and we remain, in uncertain times. That only 3.8 percent of a total of more than $14 billion in taxpayer funding paid to businesses to support their employees has found its way back to the government, shouldn’t come as a surprise.

Brent Melville 05 Jan 2021