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Published: 06-Mar-2026
Hear from Shaumbeel Eaqub, the Chief Economist at Simplicity as he discusses how to build a more secure future for you and your children.
How do we maintain our long-term wellbeing in an aging society?
With the ratio of workers to retirees steadily shrinking, the current public service model is facing an unsustainable future. Many New Zealanders feel the pinch, yet financial security often feels out of reach. Shamubeel Eaqub visits the Trevor Inch Memorial Library (Rangiora Library) to break down the pressures on our pension settings and the reality of our current economic climate. This talk moves beyond the headlines to explore why there is still reason for optimism—provided we are willing to act. Discover how we can build a more secure future for ourselves and our children. Planning for Retirement in the Current ClimateRangiora Library20 March, 5.45pmBook your free ticket to his talk via Humanitix
About Shamubeel
Shamubeel Eaqub makes economics easy and fun. Shamubeel is the Chief Economist at Simplicity. He is also an author, media commentator and a thought leading public speaker. He graduated with Honours in Economics from Lincoln University and is also a CFA Charterholder. He has 25 years of experience as an economist in Wellington, Melbourne and Auckland in leading financial institutions and consultancy (ANZ Bank, Goldman Sachs JBWere, NZIER, Sense Partners and Simplicity). He balances a portfolio of economics, consulting, public speaking, governance and family duties. He lives in Auckland with his wife and two sons.