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.
BRIAN GAYNOR: ASX investors want our growth companies
Technology

Brian Gaynor: BRIAN GAYNOR: ASX investors want our growth companies

Ryman Healthcare shareholders were taken aback this week by a couple of short replies to the following question: “Does the company intend to seek a listing on the ASX?”

Brian Gaynor 14 Aug 2020
JANE CLIFTON: A Time for Impossible Things
Election 2020

Jane Clifton: JANE CLIFTON: A Time for Impossible Things

“Sorry, democracy: please stay on the line. Your call is important to us, but you’re no longer first in the queue.”

Jane Clifton 14 Aug 2020
DAVID CHAPLIN: Last drinks for the PGF

David Chaplin: DAVID CHAPLIN: Last drinks for the PGF

That’s it. The Provincial Growth Fund party is over.

David Chaplin 14 Aug 2020
ERIC CRAMPTON: Better border practices our best line of defence
Coronavirus

Eric Crampton: ERIC CRAMPTON: Better border practices our best line of defence

Even with the best of practices at the border, eventually something will get through. And something now has.

Eric Crampton 13 Aug 2020