We wanted to better understand the changing New Zealand economy, and who better to explain it than superstar economist Shamubeel Eaqub. Below, the second of six short videos featuring Shamubeel giving it to us straight while sitting comfortably in a classic Kiwi chair. This time he’s taking us through New Zealand’s tumultuous economic history while sitting on a chilly bin.
This video is part of The New Economy, a pop-up section which takes a critical look at the issues and challenges facing the New Zealand economy.
Starring: Shamubeel Eaqub
Directed by: José Barbosa
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The New Economy: Kiwibank’s Paul Brock on the power of local
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The New Economy content is brought to you by The Spinoff in association with Kiwibank.