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.
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
Airbnb ready to list, but its best years may be behind it
Technology

Peter Griffin: Airbnb ready to list, but its best years may be behind it

Rival accommodation providers and regulators are pushing back against the short-term rental giant. 

Peter Griffin 26 Nov 2020
Long-term retirement saving truths

David Chaplin: Long-term retirement saving truths

Both Australia and NZ grapple with how much their citizens should be saving for retirement. Neither is helped by the fact that there is no perfect formula.

David Chaplin 25 Nov 2020
Rising house prices a sign monetary policy is working

Cameron Bagrie: Rising house prices a sign monetary policy is working

The RBNZ has massively understated the impact of lower interest rates on house prices.

Cameron Bagrie 24 Nov 2020