White discusses New Zealand's economic and technological progress. He highlights innovations in the area of energy, particularly the use of geothermal power and hydropower. New Zealand also boasts an environmentally conscious attitude and a new insurance program, which covers everyone without regard to their ability to pay, as proof that the country is keeping pace with the rest of the world. Problems facing New Zealand include inflation and the high price of imported oil, but the people of his country remain optimistic about the future.