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.
Freedom camping review a case of form over substance
Opinion Analysis

Paul McBeth: Freedom camping review a case of form over substance

The NZ Motor Caravan Association is fighting a rearguard action in taking councils to court over their freedom camping rules.

Paul McBeth 09 Apr 2021
Bitcoin’s spectacular waste of energy and how to fix it
Opinion

Peter Griffin: Bitcoin’s spectacular waste of energy and how to fix it

Is bitcoin mining a credible opportunity for New Zealand, with our plentiful renewable energy?

Peter Griffin 08 Apr 2021
Bingo-getters and goners: who defaults wins
Opinion

David Chaplin: Bingo-getters and goners: who defaults wins

At the end of March, the New Zealand Lotteries Commission closed off a tender for a new “Bingo platform and Games”.

David Chaplin 07 Apr 2021