Where in NZ is basking in economic recovery, where is not – and why?
Toby Manhire speaks to economist Shamubeel Eaqub about how the long-anticipated economic recovery is showing up in different parts of the country, and to Lyric Waiwiri-Smith about the political comedy Wellingtonians can’t get enough of.
24 Aug 2026
More about the episode
After years of malaise, the economy is bouncing back – or it is, at least, in some pockets of the country. Shamubeel Eaqub joins Toby to crunch the numbers that tell us which parts of New Zealand are on the up, which parts are stuck in the doldrums, and why.
Plus: In How Good, Lyric Waiwiri-Smith reports from Election Meltdown, the political comedy show at Circa Theatre in Wellington.
At Large with Toby Manhire is produced by Te Aihe Butler, Jin Fellet and The Spinoff. Read more at thespinoff.co.nz.
