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.
The trans-Tasman bubble is about far more than travel
Opinion

Pattrick Smellie: The trans-Tasman bubble is about far more than travel

NZ and Australia have too much in common to let differences prise us apart on the world stage. Today's announcement of a trans-Tasman bubble opening date creates a chance to mend frayed relationships.

Pattrick Smellie 06 Apr 2021
Housing is important, but what about rents?
Opinion

Cameron Bagrie: Housing is important, but what about rents?

When we think of housing, we normally jump to house prices. But it should also include rents. 

Cameron Bagrie 06 Apr 2021
Auckland Council's masterclass in mismanaging asset sales
Opinion

Damian Light: Auckland Council's masterclass in mismanaging asset sales

Auckland Council's done the bare minimum in public consultation, made the process as difficult as possible for the public and blatantly discouraged input. 

Damian Light 06 Apr 2021
Ron Brierley: The Fall
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Yvonne van Dongen: Ron Brierley: The Fall

Ron Brierley's biographer reflects on the former corporate raider's disgrace after pleading guilty in Sydney this week to possession of a trove of images of children being sexually abused.