Simon Wright

Eleanor Whitehead, The Economist's Australia and New Zealand correspondent, and Simon Wright, its industry editor, dive into New Zealand's political landscape following Jacinda Ardern's historic electoral victory. They discuss how the pandemic influenced public approval and looming challenges like housing and poverty. Think shipping is sinking? Think again! The duo reveals the surprising resilience of the shipping industry amidst global trade turbulence. Finally, they touch on museums grappling with financial strain and the ethics of selling off art collections.

Eleanor Whitehead, an Australia and New Zealand correspondent for The Economist, discusses the Labour party's surprising electoral victory under Jacinda Ardern, focusing on the public's high expectations for transformative changes. Alongside her, Simon Wright, the industry's editor, highlights the container shipping sector's surprising resilience despite global trade challenges. They also delve into the ethical dilemmas museums face as they consider selling artworks to maintain financial stability, sparking debate about the true value of art in today's world.