New Zealanders are leaving in their droves (2025 was the lowest net migration gain for the country since 2013) and for many of those left, life is feeling tougher than ever.

There are green shoots showing, but it feels fragile. Is the current economic recovery recipe the right one?

Anna Rawhiti-Connell meets a crack team of deep thinkers about the economy to hear their thoughts, and put your questions to them.

Joining her are economist, Director of Policy at the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions and former government Senior Advisor Craig Renney (The Good Economy), award-winning journalist Rebecca Macfie (Hardship and Hope, Pakukore) and leading personal finance expert Mary Holm (Rich Enough?).

Together they take stock of the country’s position and answer your pressing questions.