Long COVID? Previous pandemics changed us – what about this time? NZIER Insight 101
June 20, 2022
This Insight is prompted by the recent publication of a cluster of papers that look at economic lessons from previous health episodes. While these are interesting in their own right and are possibly relevant for countries with a different experience of COVID-19, it turns out that many … Read more
Review of CBA advice to support budget initiatives
October 24, 2018
NZIER report to the Treasury on the impact of CBAx and lessons for future budget processes. Read more
The economic contribution of NZX New Zealand's Exchange and its role in supporting the New Zealand economy
February 12, 2018
NZX asked NZIER to examine its direct contribution to, and facilitating role in, the New Zealand economy. We found that NZX directly contributes $52 million of GDP, but that the NZX50 firms that list on the S&P/NZX generate $25 billion and employ over 96,000 workers. We also used … Read more
Is peak globalisation upon us? Working paper 2017/1
October 11, 2017
We examine the phenomenon of globalisation as it affects New Zealand. We look at its impact on New Zealand and ask whether it is a force which has had its day (peak globalisation) or is it continuing to morph and evolve. Read more
IANZ: the economic side : Examining the way IANZ supports the New Zealand economy
August 9, 2017
A report to IANZ. Independent Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ) asked NZIER to describe and quantify their role in supporting New Zealand's economy. Read more
Pacific Cultural Centre feasibility study
December 6, 2016
The Ministry of Pacific Peoples (MPP) wishes to explore the feasibility of establishing a dedicated multi-purpose Pacific Culture Centre (PCC) facility in Auckland. Through such a viable multi-purpose facility, MPP is seeking to support the preservation and promotion of diverse Pacifi … Read more
Grow for it : how population policies can promote economic growth
January 27, 2012
New Zealand struggles to grow its economy partially due to its small size and remote location. There is little that can be done to change location, but the size can be increased over time. It is feasible to adopt a population policy with the aim of the population reaching 15 million i … Read more
The creative sector in New Zealand - mapping and economic role
February 17, 2009
This report presents an analysis of the creative sector in New Zealand, applying the methodology that the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Creative Industries and Innovation (CCI) calls the Creative Trident to New Zealand data. The objective is to see how much it r … Read more