Latest publications / Nam Bui

New Zealand’s productivity prognosis: Determinants, dynamics and diffusion

July 2, 2026

New Zealand’s productivity challenge is often framed as a problem of distance and scale, but our latest NZIER Public Good Programme research report suggests the reality is more complex — and more domestic. 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

New Zealand Infrastructure Resilience Index - First edition, September 2025

March 16, 2026

NZIER worked with Downer to develop the Infrastructure Resilience Index, to show how resilient infrastructure is across key infrastructure sectors in New Zealand regions. Read more