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John Drinnan: Macho TV men are reducing female co-hosts to mere sidekicks
There's a problem with the male-female mix on television at 7pm, writes John Drinnan.

Brian Fallow: Carbon cuts just an illusion
NZ can't rely on the likes of Russia to meet our obligations, writes Brian Fallow.

Juha Saarinen: Apple's latest product launch
Apple surprised pretty much nobody with this week's new product launch, writes Juha Saarinen. The iPad Pro is the most intriguing new device though.

Bella Katz: Heston Blumenthal - master chef and master marketer
In a sea of "celebrity" chefs, Heston Blumenthal is a master of marketing, writes Bella Katz.

Robyn Pearce: Don't be so available
Being there for staff 100% of the time is neither good management nor good delegation, writes Robyn Pearce.

Juha Saarinen: The battle for the internet
Even though NZ is a small player globally, we should pay a great deal of attention to what's happening with internet governance, writes Juha Saarinen.

NZ players can stymie Bright plan for Silver Fern
There is already considerable foreign investment in New Zealand agribusiness, writes Fran O'Sullivan. Several Chinese companies have meat interests and there is major Japanese investment in Anzco.

How to use webinars to market and promote your business
Marketing consultant Graham McGregor says webinars are an extraordinary modern way to get your message out.

Get Sorted: Why investing is your future
A new video series and website aims to get us on the on-ramp to savvy investment.

Debbie Mayo-Smith: A story of persistence
Persistence pays heaps. Most people in sales give up after the first go. Don't be in that category, writes Debbie Mayo-Smith.

Magic word that could change your rates
Interest rate cut this week is certain but all eyes will be hunting for clues to the future.

God defend the open home
If Kiwis had been honest about finding a flag that reflected the national character, it would have been an open-home flag, writes Bernard Hickey.

KiwiSaver: Help for your dream new home
A reader asks Helen Twose: Is buying a first home off a plan and putting a 10% deposit on it considered an estate in land under the KiwiSaver rules?

One million dollars from an email
When you work with a new client, you do research on It. That's what I do too.

Air NZ privatisation has paid off for taxpayers
Sell-off critics do not realise how well the Crown has done.

More than China option in SF play
Will a Kiwi white knight emerge to fully recapitalise Silver Fern Farms, or will Chinese interests emerge as 50-50 partners with a New Zealand consortium to take the company forward?

Lowdown on high-risk KiwiSaver funds
A reader asks Mary Holm: Is it true I could lose all my KiwiSaver fund if the investment crashed?

Brian Fallow: Bad to worse - the Euro-future
Brian Fallow speaks to a New Zealand-based analyst who sees the EU sliding into paralysis and inevitable decay.

Robyn Pearce: Can efficiency be taught?
"Efficiency is a life-long discipline, and not everyone has it or can learn it," says Robyn Pearce's wise old aunt.

Fran O'Sullivan: Flag chance to mark identity
Iconic Kiwi businessman Lloyd Morrison would have been pleased to see New Zealanders now have four new options to weigh up should the vote be in favour of changing the flag, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

Three keys to successful marketing
Graham McGregor takes a look at what he thinks are some of the keys to marketing success.

Kevin Malloy: Get ready for the Uber moment
Business disquiet about Uberisation is misplaced, writes Kevin Malloy.

Liam Dann: Inflation rears its head
Liam Dann writes: Inflation is not dead and there seems no doubt market volatility and the slowdown in China were top of mind for many.

Christopher Niesche: No room to hide
There's nowhere to hide in a duopoly, as Ralph Waters has discovered to his cost.

Get Sorted: This Money Week, build your core
Tom Hartmann asks: Everyone's busy - so what's the one thing you can focus on this week that will make the most difference?

Debbie Mayo-Smith: Be the MasterChef of your own success
Debbie Mayo-Smith shares her recipe for working smarter and tips for automating tasks.

Bernard Hickey: Don't get too comfy
Bernard Hickey writes: Just how long will governments and central banks be able to use public balance sheets to turn the tides of markets?