Revisiting zombie towns: What happens when the housing supply keeps up
Two years ago, they bought a brand-new home in Kai. “A little over $500,000 for everything,” Kobe told…
The Detail: Revisiting zombie towns – Balclutha’s rural resilience
Shamubeel Eaqub offers his unique insights into how struggling communities can get their mojo back. A decade ago…
New Zealand infrastructure: Stop-start projects cost $11.8b since 2000 – Shamubeel Eaqub
I think of our construction sector as a flywheel. It takes enormous energy to get it spinning, but…
Is New Zealand broken? The Elephant asks Dave Letele and Shamubeel Eaqub
Butter prices for a 500g block have jumped from $4.50 to $8.42 since 2023. Unemployment sits at an…