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The China dividend: protecting gains and finding the next opportunities - NZIER Insight 130

New Zealand’s trading relationship with China has been one of the great economic opportunities of the past generation. China’s rapid integration into the global economy created strong demand for New Zealand exports, provided households and firms with competitively priced imports, and … Read more

Research on emissions and the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme

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NZIER Consensus Forecasts suggest a gradual economic recovery over the coming year - September 2026

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Cautious recovery resumes as fuel crisis eases, Quarterly Predictions - September 2026

New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (Inc) Media release, 1 September 2026 Read more

Over half of Shadow Board members recommend a 25-basis-point OCR hike in September

New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (Inc) Media Release, 10 am Monday, 31 August 2026 Read more

The case for removing FBT on group insurance schemes

A report for the Financial Services Council. Read more

Annual report 2026

NZIER 2026 annual report Read more

Reflections on the New Zealand Association of Economists 2026 Conference - NZIER Insight 129

The 2026 New Zealand Association of Economists (NZAE) Conference once again demonstrated the strength and diversity of economics in New Zealand. Bringing together academics, policymakers, practitioners and students, the conference provided a valuable forum for sharing new research and … Read more

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

New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (Inc) Media release, 14 July 2026 Read more

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

New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (Inc) Media Release, 10 am Monday, 6 July 2026 For immediate release Read more

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