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.
So now we have a new government. What’s next?
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Pattrick Smellie: So now we have a new government. What’s next?

With the Greens in the tent, PM Jacinda Ardern moves tomorrow to appoint a Cabinet. For the Greens, some backroom mop-up is likely required.

Pattrick Smellie 01 Nov 2020
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Pokie machines: they've got to go
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Jehan Casinader: Pokie machines: they've got to go

Pokie machines survive because they fund community good, but the harm they do cannot be ignored forever.

Jehan Casinader 31 Oct 2020
Spending huge to save us all
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Brian Gaynor: Spending huge to save us all

The Reserve Bank's contribution to economic recovery is unsustainable and must not be allowed to entrench wealth inequality further.

Brian Gaynor 31 Oct 2020
Expect no favours at the OECD from 'local boy' Chris Liddell
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Peter Griffin: Expect no favours at the OECD from 'local boy' Chris Liddell

Chris Liddell's job before working in the White House was to help Microsoft pay as little tax as possible. As head of the OECD, would he change his tune?

Peter Griffin 29 Oct 2020