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.

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.

Latest publications

Shadow Board is overwhelmingly in favour of keeping the OCR at 2.25 percent in April

Shadow Board is overwhelmingly in favour of keeping the OCR at 2.25 percent in April

April 7, 2026 4 min read
Living and adapting on the edge: New Zealand’s trade and trade policy in a changing world - NZIER Insight 125

Living and adapting on the edge: New Zealand’s trade and trade policy in a changing world - NZIER Insight 125

March 26, 2026 1 min read
New Zealand Infrastructure Resilience Index - First edition, September 2025

New Zealand Infrastructure Resilience Index - First edition, September 2025

March 16, 2026 1 min read

Upcoming key dates

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7 April 2026

Shadow Board

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21 April 2026

Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion

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25 May 2026

Shadow Board

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