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.
Eric Watson, Hanover Finance & Allied Farmers
Opinion

Brian Gaynor: Eric Watson, Hanover Finance & Allied Farmers

Would Eric Watson have avoided serving time in a London prison if his operating style had taken knockbacks earlier in his career?

Brian Gaynor 14 Nov 2020
Covid complacency – Auckland airport-style
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Pattrick Smellie: Covid complacency – Auckland airport-style

As the virus has another shot at breaking out, how hard is it really to do the basics and protect one another?

Pattrick Smellie 13 Nov 2020
Dotcom lawsuit a relic of failed anti-piracy measures
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Peter Griffin: Dotcom lawsuit a relic of failed anti-piracy measures

The content industry has changed, so hopefully we won't be hearing too much more from Kim Dotcom.

Peter Griffin 12 Nov 2020
National's shadow Cabinet, a shadow of itself
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Pattrick Smellie: National's shadow Cabinet, a shadow of itself

By breaking the finance portfolio in two, Judith Collins appears uncertain of her team and courts the potential for confusion.

Pattrick Smellie 11 Nov 2020