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Audit firm rotation arrives in NZ, but are we ready for AI?

ANALYSIS: Research shows show that 31 NZX50 companies have had the same audit firm for at least the past decade. Of those, 20 hadn’t changed audit firms in more than 20 years.

Hamish McNicol and Calida Stuart-Menteath Fri, 17 Apr 2026

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Putting a corporate tax cut on the policy agenda

ANALYSIS: In a recent survey, New Zealand small business ranked last in Asia-Pacific on growth, innovation and hiring for the second consecutive year.

Hamish McNicol and Calida Stuart-Menteath Fri, 10 Apr 2026

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Believe the hype: NZ class actions are booming

ANALYSIS: It might be time to dust off that 2022 report recommending the establishment of a Class Actions Act.

Hamish McNicol and Calida Stuart-Menteath Fri, 27 Mar 2026

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Mitigating a fuel crisis as long as a piece of string

ANALYSIS: Carless days, work-from-home stints, and mandating office workers wear short-sleeves are among the measures other countries are implementing to help the fuel situation.

Calida Stuart-Menteath and Hamish McNicol Fri, 20 Mar 2026

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Pumping the brakes on AI

ANALYSIS: A recent Star Entertainment Group court ruling cautions boards’ use of common AI tools.

Hamish McNicol and Calida Stuart-Menteath Fri, 13 Mar 2026

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Drums a-beating ahead of the campaign trail

ANALYSIS: After a long period of upheaval during the fallout from Covid-19 and subsequent economic turmoil, it’s clear New Zealanders are looking for stability and progress.

Calida Stuart-Menteath and Hamish McNicol Fri, 06 Mar 2026

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Don’t sell Air NZ – split it up

ANALYSIS: There are renewed calls for the Government to sell its 51% stake in our national carrier. But what about splitting the domestic and international operations?

Hamish McNicol and Calida Stuart-Menteath Fri, 27 Feb 2026

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Patchiness prevails but blue skies in sight

ANALYSIS: ‘We are seeing a recovery, but we are at the early stages,’ new RBNZ Governor Anna Breman said this week.

Hamish McNicol and Calida Stuart-Menteath Fri, 20 Feb 2026

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Your most popular NBR stories of 2025

ANALYSIS: The co-editors look back on the year that was, including Du Val, patsy directors, Eric Watson and Egyptian billionaires.

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The charity sector is on life support

ANALYSIS: Kiwis give generously while alive but are stingy in death. This needs to change.

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