The New Economy

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The second of six short videos featuring superstar economist Shamubeel Eaqub 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.

Summer reissue: Hey Shamubeel #2 – how did we get here?

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In the finale of our Hey Shamubeel! series, everyone's fave economist answers the biggest question of all.

Hey Shamubeel #6: Are we going to be OK?

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Ecomomist Shamubeel Eaqub explains why it looks like the days of huge companies avoiding tax might be over, all the while seated in an inflatable armchair,

Hey Shamubeel #5: Did tax just get cool?

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Economist Shamubeel Eaqub responds to the ever-present fear that technology will take our jobs, all the while seated comfortably in rugged old armchair rescued from the dump.

Hey Shamubeel #4: Will tech kill us all?

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The third of six short videos featuring superstar economist Shamubeel Eaqub giving it to us straight while sitting comfortably in a classic Kiwi chair. This time he's explaining the changing way New Zealanders work while perched on a lawn chair (and also on a cow).

Hey Shamubeel #3: What happened to work?

Hey Shamubeel #2: How did we get here?

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VIDEO: We wanted to better understand the changing New Zealand economy, and who better to explain it than superstar economist Shamubeel Eaqub. Click through for number one of six short videos featuring Shamubeel giving it to us straight while sitting comfortably in a classic Kiwi chair. First up: the pros and cons of globalism.

Hey Shamubeel #1: New Zealand versus The World

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Is globalisation good or bad? What will a job look like in 10 years time? And is tech coming to kill us all? We're answering those questions and more in our new pop-up section looking at the changing New Zealand economy. Spinoff editor Duncan Greive explains what it's all about. 

The New Economy: why The Spinoff teamed up with Kiwibank to ask some tough questions

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Today we launch ‘The New Economy’, a pop-up section sponsored by Kiwibank, which will be home to a series of videos starring economist Shamubeel Eaqub. Here, Kiwibank CEO Paul Brock introduces the series and explains why investing locally has big rewards for us all. 

The New Economy: Kiwibank’s Paul Brock on the power of local

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Three Figure.NZ charts offer an insight into the 2011 earthquake's ongoing impact on the Garden City. 

Chart of the week: The deal with Christchurch

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Spark Ventures CEO Rod Snodgrass on what the 'exponential economy' might bring, and how Auckland might tap into it to accelerate its transformation.

Auckland must embrace the exponential economy – or risk being left behind

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The writer and professor shares some of his favourite books – and the one he'd purge from his memory if he could.

‘A sick wish fulfilment fantasy, so badly written’: Harry Ricketts’ biggest book regret

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A much maligned old friend is reborn as a field of dreams. 

The most electric place in Auckland this year? Penrose 1061

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Leaked emails and documents show that the media giant will soon break apart – opening up a range of options for owner Sinead Boucher.

Stuff ‘consciously uncouples’ into two separate digital and print businesses

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With funding stagnant since 2008, the broadcaster is racing to adapt to a digital world – but at what cost?

With its daily news bulletin scrapped, what’s next for Whakaata Māori?

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Some in the industry say a small number of negligent trainers 'buggered it' for everyone else.

Greyhound racing sprints toward the finish line

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Believe it or not, this is not a joke headline.

Auckland Council opposes new housing because motorists won’t be able to see a hill

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Move over meat and dairy – these are our highest quality exports. 

How does New Zealand produce so many successful child actors?

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This year's best local fiction, nonfiction and poetry for adults and children, as chosen by our panel of readers. 

The Spinoff’s best NZ books of 2024

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New documentary gives insight into what is driving the country's youth to carry out ram raids and why prison might not be the answer.

Review: Ram Raid Mums provides a blueprint for breaking the cycle

We wanted to better understand the changing New Zealand economy, and who better to explain it than superstar economist Shamubeel Eaqub. Below, the first of six short videos featuring Shamubeel giving it to us straight while sitting comfortably in a classic Kiwi chair. First up: the pros and cons of globalisation.

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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.

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Hey Shamubeel #1: New Zealand versus The World

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