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.
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
How prudent planning has backfired on Auckland Council

Brent Melville: How prudent planning has backfired on Auckland Council

The Auckland Council's conservative approach to interest rates represents a real opportunity cost to its ratepayers despite the zero-sum game it is trying to play

Brent Melville 06 Nov 2020
KiwiSaver – far better than Lotto
KiwiSaver

Brian Gaynor: KiwiSaver – far better than Lotto

Where else can a saver get $1 for a contribution of 51 cents?

Brian Gaynor 05 Nov 2020