Bruce Cotterill
Bruce Cotterill is a professional director and adviser to business leaders. He is the author of the book, The Best Leaders Don’t Shout, and host of the podcast, Leaders Getting Coffee.
We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.
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Bruce Cotterill: Standards in Parliament have hit rock bottom
Recent incidents highlight a decline in standards, both in Parliament and the media.
Bruce Cotterill: Why the so-called Super City hasn't delivered for Aucklanders
Opinion: Auckland's regional merger aimed for efficiency but led to rising costs.
Bruce Cotterill: MMP system failing to serve NZ's majority
OPINION: Critics argue MMP leads to disproportionate influence by fringe parties.
Bruce Cotterill: US tariffs won't rattle NZ's market confidence
OPINION: Is tariff panic premature for NZ?
Bruce Cotterill: Are leaders rewarded on profile rather than performance?
OPINION: Jill Barad received a US$50 million severance after leaving Mattel in 2000.
Bruce Cotterill: The overlooked potential of KiwiSaver in NZ’s infrastructure push
Investment is a start, but let’s not miss the obvious.
Bruce Cotterill: Who’s at fault on school lunches?
OPINON: An attitude of ingratitude has poisoned the school lunch rollout.
Bruce Cotterill: Time for decisive action to get NZ back on track
Opinion: Why NZ's growth agenda is too slow for urgent challenges.
Bruce Cotterill: Major events highlight need for hospo to lift game
OPINION: ASB Classic and SailGP show we can host world class events.
Opinion: Why 2025 could be a year of upheaval for NZ and the world
OPINION: We should be able to debate big issues in a way that ensures all voices are heard
Bruce Cotterill: Hard lessons from a tough economic year
Politicians are urged to prioritise unity and decisive action amid economic challenges.
Bruce Cotterill: Health system in crisis - the need for radical change
Why New Zealand’s health outcomes are declining despite funding boost.
Bruce Cotterill: The right to protest is vital even if you don’t agree with the cause
OPINION: New Zealand has a long history of protesting.
Trump’s triumph: How the working class reshaped US politics - Bruce Cotterill
Media faces backlash as Trump supporters push back against elite views.
Bruce Cotterill: How the America’s Cup can still be New Zealand’s Cup
OPINION: A united effort is needed to secure future events in NZ.
Bruce Cotterill: The orange cone mentality holding NZ back
OPINION: Health and safety rules are costing businesses hundreds of millions of dollars.
Bruce Cotterill: Luxon’s growth strategy vs Hipkins’ tax plans
OPINION: One proposes expanding the tax base while the other champions global investment.
Bruce Cotterill: The major challenges for a new leader at TVNZ
OPINION: TVNZ must prioritise quality news and current affairs to regain viewers.
Bruce Cotterill: Luxon’s tough talk to councils — no more magic money tree
OPINION: PM tells councils to focus on basics, not 'laundry list of distractions'.
Bruce Cotterill: What we can learn from sport
OPINION: Our country punches above its weight so often.
Bruce Cotterill: Greens in crisis - time for a rebrand?
OPINION: The Green Party needs to redefine its kaupapa.
Bruce Cotterill: The lessons to take from Trump shooting
OPINION: . Attacks on politicians seem to be on an ever-growing wave.
Bruce Cotterill: America’s challenges and opportunities much bigger than NZ's
OPINION: The global superpower has many of the same problems that we have.
Bruce Cotterill: We need a long-term plan for New Zealand
OPINION: Our two main parties are now further apart than they have historically been.
Bruce Cotterill: Soon, NZ will have six million people. We need to be ready
OPINION: Let’s accept six million is the new target, then build the country for that.
Bruce Cotterill: After six months is the Government on the right track?
OPINION: Momentum is on the rise, but plenty more to do.
Bruce Cotterill: Time for the Government to sharpen its budgeting skills
OPINION: We need to pay our police and teachers well or we risk losing them.
Bruce Cotterill: Saving journalism - you don’t know what you’ve got, till it’s gone
OPINION: The world’s media, currently bruised and battered, have a huge job to do.
Bruce Cotterill: Why we need a good dose of national pride
OPINION: We have plenty to be proud of. We’re just not very good at talking about it.