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Comment: The post-virus future for SMEs is digital

The world has changed and SMEs need to change with it.

Fran O'Sullivan: This Budget arrests the immediate impact of Covid. What's next?

Rugby term fits $50b plan which reins in damage and sets Labour up for election.

Brian Fallow: Borrowing to reach the other side

Here and now is the priority — dealing with soaring debt is tomorrow's problem.

Comment: What use is a good brand if it isn't being used?

Now is the time for New Zealand to maximise its stronger than ever brand.

Comment: Five ways to nail the economic reboot

Budget package needs to be fair and future proofed.

Fran O'Sullivan: The one key assurance businesses need from the PM

Declaring NZ will never go back to level 4 is the message business sector sorely needs.

Oliver Hartwich: The ghost of Kevin Rudd

Why I hope this Budget will be as dry and boring as the one Robertson delivered last year.

Juha Saarinen: Microsoft's data centres a big deal for NZ

But why would Microsoft set up a hyperscale data centre shop in New Zealand?

Matthew Hooton: This Govt is now abusing lockdown powers

Comment: Government has crossed line from using lockdown powers to maintain public health.

Unpicking the numbers: NZ's rising jobless and the future shape of work

It will be a long time before we see employment data as strong as this week's numbers.

Analysing Govt's pre-Budget moves: This is not a rainy day, it's a violent storm

Finance Minister warns difficult times are ahead, but looks forward to a 'reset'.

Comment: Professions deserve and want wage subsidy scrutiny

The question for professions should be "am I doing the right thing?"

Paul Conway: Now is the time to build a better NZ economy

Covid-19 has cut a swathe through our economy.

Comment: Tax question looms over NZ's recovery

Will Labour break its commitment not to raise tax rates, even in the face of Covid-19?

Fran O'Sullivan: Sir Roger Douglas' diagnosis not what Labour wants to hear

Sir Roger Douglas right to query wage cash for 'wealthy firms'.

Juha Saarinen: Don't rush contact tracing apps

It's better for now to temper expectations around contact tracing apps.