NZIER helps you make better business and policy decisions
NZIER is an independent economic consultancy
Our core values of independence and promoting better outcomes for all New Zealanders
are the driving force behind why we exist and how we work today.
What we do
We provide independent expertise and advice.
Consulting
NZIER's advice is highly regarded as authoritative and independent by decision makers in both the private and public sectors.
Public Good
Our Public Good programme seeks to educate and encourage debate on economic issues affecting New Zealand.
Membership
Members of NZIER have access to exclusive reports and data, and also enjoy direct access to our forecasting team for advice.
Our expertise
For over 60 years our economists have been helping clients analyse market, regulatory, social, and environmental trends to enable them to make informed and strategic decisions.

Cost benefit analysis

Market analysis

Economic impact analysis

Expert witness services

Economic modelling and forecasting

Quality of policy advice
Latest publications

NZIER’s QSBO shows a cut-back in optimism amongst businesses, Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion - October 2025

Majority of Shadow Board members recommend a 25 basis-point OCR cut in October

Ocrevus Subcutaneous: Valuing the benefits to people living with MS, whānau caregivers, and the health system
Upcoming key dates

24 November 2025
Shadow Board

25 November 2025
Quarterly Predictions

15 December 2025
Consensus Forecasts