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.
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
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