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.
Election 2020
Pattrick Smellie: PATTRICK SMELLIE: Only two things can rescue Muller and the National Party now
Only two things can now save Todd Muller from the growing likelihood of a crushing electoral defeat.
On the Money
Victoria Young: ON THE MONEY: Boag, BNZ, Crimson and more
Professional distancing We’re sure public relations expert and National Party stalwart Michelle Boag has had a few ups and downs in her colourful career, but you know things are rough when one of your own family is distancing himself, at least professionally. Amid the drama of t...
Jehan Casinader: JEHAN CASINADER: Politicians are the worst advertisement for democracy
In Wellington, when it rains, it pours.In recent weeks, there has been a steady stream of political scandals. Blunders, sagas, hiccups and missteps – too many to count.These events remind us why so many New Zealanders struggle to trust our politicians – the people who are meant t...
Economy
Brian Gaynor: BRIAN GAYNOR: Aluminium smelter reaches use by date
The negative market reaction to Rio Tinto’s announcement that it was winding down the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter was overdone, particularly for investors with long-term perspectives. The smelter was a great idea in the 1960s, when New Zealand was attempting to diversify awa...
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