While Issue 101 has now joined the Back Issue Archives , its analysis of the NZX's core strengths continues to resonate. It captured a moment when New Zealand’s market was maturing, attracting more international capital while maintaining its unique local flavor.
Issue 101 contained an incendiary op-ed regarding government regulation of banking. It argued that the "best" regulatory outcome for New Zealand was not more competition, but better banking stability. This contrarian view has aged remarkably well as we watch smaller challenger banks struggle for liquidity. nzx magazine new zealand issue 101 best
holds a particular place in the magazine’s history as a special “Best of the Best” edition, published in late 2012 or early 2013 (when the magazine was still active; it ceased print around 2014). While Issue 101 has now joined the Back