Shamubeel Eaqub
What next for small towns facing job losses?
Economist Shamubeel Eaqub joins Emile Donovan to discuss the tough times for our provincial towns. Audio
What can you buy for $1? Not much...
What does $1 get you these days? We sent our producer Mahvash Ikram to find out. Audio
Improving indoor air quality could save NZ one billion
A new report says improving indoor air quality in offices and schools could benefit New Zealand by $1 billion over ten years. Shamubeel Eaqub who co-wrote the paper spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Tough economic times continue
The economy is still in the doldrums according to the latest GDP figures, falling by 0.2 percent in the three months to June. This fall didn't come as a surprise to economists, who predicted a… Audio
Workers in NZ more likely to die on the job than in Australia
A new report has found workers in New Zealand are much more likely to die on the job here than in Australia. Economist Shamubeel Eaqub spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
An upheaval sparked by crisis
It's been nearly two years since New Zealand shook off its Covid isolation, but the populace is far from content Audio
Report shows 73 workplace deaths, on average, per year
On average, 73 Kiwis a year go to work, but never return home. A new report shows workplace death and injuries are costing our economy $4.4 billion a year. The report titled State of a Thriving Nation… Audio
Economist Shamubeel Eaqub on question of minimum wage
The Council of Trade Unions is calling for the minium wage to be raised almost $2.50 an hour to $23.65, to match the living wage.
National's finance spokesperson Nicola Willis says the minium wage is… Video, Audio
NZ dollar pushed down by global forces
Economists are predicting a price shock as the value of the dollar falls.
The NZ dollar has fallen 3.5 percent over the past three days to 56.3 US cents.
That would push up the price of some… Audio
Eaquub: 3 factors driving inflation, domestic, global, housing
For a reaction on that interview with Nicola Willis and a lot more we have economist and author Shamubeel Eaqub spoke with Nathan Rarere. Audio
The Week in Detail: Quakes, emergency housing and recession
The Detail brings you the issues that matter every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
Do we need to fear another recession?
It came as a surprise to economists, but GDP fell 0.2 percent in the March quarter - is New Zealand in for another recession? Audio
The Panel with Nick Leggett and Catherine Robertson (Part 1)
Panellists Nick Leggett and Catherine Robertson discuss benefit and minimum wage increases and a new anti-viral drug for Covid. Audio
Labour shortage critical - Shamubeel Eaqub's analysis
The labour shortage is not just tight - it's critical - that's according to new data out today.
The report by Sense Partners for Business NZ shows in most parts of the country, including the entire… Video, Audio
Reserve Bank should hold off on raising interest rates - Eaqub
Economist Shamubeel Eaqub is urging the Reserve Bank to hold off hiking up interest rates.
Stronger than expected labour market data has confirmed inflation pressures are building with an increase… Audio
The problem with economists' forecasts
The data is clear: economists' forecasts are often wrong. Given their track record, shouldn't these prognostications come with more caveats and disclaimers when they're broadcast by the media? Audio
Tax is Love, says Shamubeel Eaqub
A panel at Wanaka's Festival of Colour considers whether taxation is love. Lynn Freeman talks to Max Rashbrooke, Prof. Lisa Marriott and Shamubeel Eaqub in April 2021. Audio
A deeply unsympathetic media campaign
Employers have put their hands out for more migrant workers to fill gaps in their rosters over the last two weeks, but their campaign may have hit a sour note. Audio
Are interest rates set to rise?
ASB has raised its lending and deposits rates as a strong economy and growing inflation pressures signal an inevitable change in policy by the Reserve Bank. Kiwibank is also increasing its term… Audio
New housing policy changes: Will it work?
The government plans to help first-home buyers into the market, by increasing the caps for financial support, and extending the bright-line test from five to 10 years. Audio
