Shamubeel Eaqub
Story of the Day for 10 July 2019
There's recently been a bit of publicity around school balls in NZ - Kerikeri High School banned plunging necklines, revealing splits and anything other than ankle-length dresses at the ball. Audio
Budget 2019: Our panel discuss the Wellbeing Budget
Waikato Chamber of Commerce CEO Chris Simpson, Economist & Author Shamubeel Eaqub, and JustSpeak spokesperson & Children's advocate Julia Whaipooti join Lisa Owen in the studio to discuss today's… Video, Audio
What went wrong with Kiwibuild, and can it be fixed?
The government's Kiwibuild scheme has had set back after set back. Can it be rescued? And is it still worthwhile? Audio
What went wrong with Kiwibuild, and can it be fixed?
The government's Kiwibuild scheme has had set back after set back. Can it be rescued? And is it still worthwhile?
AudioA question you hate being asked?
What wrong with saying where are you originally from as an ice breaker? Audio
Ranking of chip flavours in New Zealand
The Spinoff's definitive ranking of all 122 chip flavours in New Zealand. Audio
Submissions to close today on firearms amendment bill
Just 48 hours after opening, submissions on the Prohibited Firearms, Magazines and Parts Amendment Bill close at 6 o'clock this evening. Waikato University law professor Al Gillespie gave an oral… Audio
Employees now guaranteed work breaks
New changes set to come in force next month will guarantee workers the right to a 10-minute break after two hours' work, and a half-hour break after four, unless otherwise agreed. Plus, economic… Audio
Question of the day for 4 April 2019
Which Democrat do YOU think stands the best chance against Trump in 2020. Audio
Is novelty yoga going too far?
We've got dog yoga, wine yoga, lemur yoga, drunk yoga ... whatever happened to plain old "yoga"? Audio
Schools going back to basics?
Schools around the world are turning away from technology, and back to old-fashioned pen-and-paper learning. Audio
Three NZ journalists detained in Fiji
Three New Zealand journalists detained for about 13 hours in Fiji after trying to interview a controversial Chinese resort developer have now been released. Journalist Michael Field, who wasn't among… Audio
The Panel with Catherine Robertson and Shamubeel Eaqub (Part 2)
Which Democrat do YOU think stands the best chance against Trump in 2020. New changes set to come in force next month will guarantee workers the right to a 10-minute break after two hours' work, and a… Audio
The Panel with Catherine Robertson and Shamubeel Eaqub (Part 1)
Three New Zealand journalists detained for about 13 hours in Fiji after trying to interview a controversial Chinese resort developer have now been released. Journalist Michael Field, who wasn't among… Audio
I've been thinking for 4 April 2019
What the Panelists Catherine Robertson and Shamubeel Eaqub have been thinking about. Audio
Land supply alone won't help housing affordability - Eaqub
Economist Shamubeel Eaqub says a new study reaffirms the terrible state of housing across New Zealand. The Demographia survey shows New Zealand is one of the most unaffordable countries in the world… Audio
Shamubeel Eaqub discusses report on cyber-bullying cost
A new report estimates that cyberbullying is costing New Zealand nearly $450 million a year. Loss of life and supporting the victims of cyber bullying were the biggest causes of expenditure but mental… Audio
Capital gains tax - Hickey, Eaqub, Patterson discuss
The government has edged closer to a capital gains tax with the release of the interim report of the Tax Working Group on Thursday. Joining Guyon Espiner to discuss the report are Bernard Hickey, a… Audio
Higher quality KiwiBuild homes will save money - Eaqub
Constructing Kiwibuild homes to a standard higher than the building code could save New Zealanders $330 million over 30 years. But the up-front cost could be more than double that for the 100,000… Audio
The squeeze for rentals in Wellington
Economist Shamubeel Eaqub gives his take on the situation for renters in the capital. Audio
