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Nothing to savour in Moa falling for its own hype
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Paul McBeth: Nothing to savour in Moa falling for its own hype

Moa pitched itself as “Your guide to owning a brewery and other tips for modern manhood” — maybe it should’ve spent more time on the product and less on the marketing.

Paul McBeth 23 Feb 2021
Now is not the time to copy Australia
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Jenny Ruth: Now is not the time to copy Australia

Australia's government wants to make life easier for directors, but that comes at the expense of investors. 

Jenny Ruth 21 Feb 2021
57,600 Contact Energy shareholders have a big decision
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Brian Gaynor: 57,600 Contact Energy shareholders have a big decision

Contact's initial IPO was a huge success. Should retail investors get in on its new capital raise?

Brian Gaynor 20 Feb 2021
Real-life shopping isn’t dead — it just needs a makeover
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Jehan Casinader: Real-life shopping isn’t dead — it just needs a makeover

We’re at risk of losing the traditional retail experience, and we may not appreciate it until it’s gone.

Jehan Casinader 20 Feb 2021