Protecting our communities from harm: A cost-benefit analysis of forensic classification services
June 24, 2026
A new NZIER cost-benefit analysis of Te Mana Whakaatu – the New Zealand Classification Office’s forensic classification services provides an evidence-based assessment of the significant role these services play in protecting New Zealanders. The findings show that even under highly con … Read more
Investing in outcomes: A societal and economic case for modernising blood cancer care in New Zealand
June 23, 2026
NZIER was commissioned by Roche Products (New Zealand) Ltd (Roche) to model the potential broader patient, health system, and economic impacts of funding two innovative blood cancer treatments for diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL), a particularly aggressive blood cancer. The repor … Read more
The New Zealand-India FTA: Playing the long game in a fragmented global economy - NZIER Insight 128
June 17, 2026
The New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement is best understood as a strategic investment in New Zealand’s future rather than a source of immediate trade gains. While the agreement delivers some new commercial opportunities, its greater significance lies in strengthening New Zealand’s p … Read more
NZIER Consensus Forecasts show expectations of a slowing recovery in growth over the coming year
June 15, 2026
Fuel crisis throws New Zealand recovery off track, Quarterly Predictions - June 2026
June 3, 2026
New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (Inc) Media release, 3 June 2026 For immediate release NZIER Quarterly Predictions, June 2026 Read more
Majority of the Shadow Board members recommend keeping the OCR on hold in May
May 25, 2026
There is a split of views amongst the NZIER Monetary Shadow Board regarding the Official Cash Rate (OCR) at the upcoming May Monetary Policy Statement. The majority of Shadow Board members recommend the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) keep the OCR at 2.25 percent. They viewed that … Read more
Risky business - NZIER Insight 127
May 15, 2026
Are New Zealand firms more reluctant to invest? This NZIER Insight examines whether businesses have become more hesitant to commit to major capital projects and whether that signals a broader shift in firm risk appetite. We explore how investment intentions, liquidity positions, borro … Read more
NZIER’s QSBO shows business confidence shaken by the US-Israel war with Iran, Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion - April 2026
April 21, 2026
New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (Inc) Media release, 21 April 2026 NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion Embargoed until 10 am 21 April 2026 Read more
Shadow Board is overwhelmingly in favour of keeping the OCR at 2.25 percent in April
April 7, 2026
New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (Inc) Media Release, 10 am Tuesday, 7 April 2026 For immediate release Read more