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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

NZIER’s QSBO shows a pick-up in business confidence as concerns over the fuel crisis ease,  Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion - July 2026

NZIER’s QSBO shows a pick-up in business confidence as concerns over the fuel crisis ease,  Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion - July 2026

July 14, 2026 4 min read
Line-ball call for keeping OCR unchanged in July, but the Shadow Board still sees higher interest rates as appropriate for the coming year

Line-ball call for keeping OCR unchanged in July, but the Shadow Board still sees higher interest rates as appropriate for the coming year

July 6, 2026 3 min read
Protecting our communities from harm: A cost-benefit analysis of forensic classification services

Protecting our communities from harm: A cost-benefit analysis of forensic classification services

June 24, 2026 1 min read

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31 August 2026

Shadow Board

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1 September 2026

Quarterly Predictions

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14 September 2026

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