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.
GAVIN EVANS: Covid-19 and the cost of govt by slogan
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Gavin Evans: GAVIN EVANS: Covid-19 and the cost of govt by slogan

The government opted for the “enormous negative effects” on the economy from a level 4 lockdown just three days after being told the country could stay under level 2 controls for up to a month. Events were moving fast in late March, but Cabinet advice dumped by the government...

Gavin Evans 11 May 2020
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PATTRICK SMELLIE: 5 things to watch for in the Budget
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Pattrick Smellie: PATTRICK SMELLIE: 5 things to watch for in the Budget

Amidst a welter of commentary about how momentous this Thursday’s Budget will be, how about this for a prediction? Prepare to be disappointed.

Pattrick Smellie 11 May 2020
VICTORIA YOUNG: Why the law firms are handing back wage subsidies
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Victoria Young: VICTORIA YOUNG: Why the law firms are handing back wage subsidies

Major law firms who applied and then reversed decisions on government wage subsidies badly misread the public mood and will be remembered for it.

Victoria Young 10 May 2020
BRIAN GAYNOR: Me Today – another beauty from backdoor experts
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Brian Gaynor: BRIAN GAYNOR: Me Today – another beauty from backdoor experts

The backdoor listing of Me Today through CSM Group appears to be a positive development for the beleaguered NZX because such transactions partially compensate for the dearth of IPOs.

Brian Gaynor 08 May 2020