Working together: Re-focusing public accountability to achieve better lives
March 17, 2023
In reviewing the economics of accountability, we look at how the system of public accountability in Aotearoa New Zealand can contribute to increasing the productivity and effectiveness of the social assistance system, with a focus on addressing persistent disadvantage. Read more
Picking cherries: Evidence on the effects of temporary and seasonal migrants on the New Zealand economy
April 20, 2021
A report for the New Zealand Productivity Commission. Read more
Could do better : Migration and New Zealand's frontier firms
November 30, 2020
A report for the New Zealand Productivity Commission. Read more
The economic impact of GS1: In retailing and wholesaling industries
June 30, 2019
GS1 commissioned NZIER to estimate the economic contribution of using GS1 standards in the retail and wholesale industries for the New Zealand economy. The research scope was limited to the macroeconomic effects of cost and labour productivity improvements in these industries. Read more
Bespoke residential housing demand and construction innovation
November 5, 2014
NZIER report to BRANZ and the Building and Construction Productivity Partnership. Read more
Construction productivity : an evidence base for research and policy issues
November 12, 2013
A report for the Building and Construction Sector Productivity Partnership. Read more
Industry productivity and the Australia-New Zealand income gap
September 19, 2011
Differences in productivity explain much of the growing income gap between Australia and New Zealand. Good policy responses rely on understanding the sources of these differences. Read more
Competition can raise value for public money - NZIER Insight 8
November 26, 2009
The public purse is used to purchase approximately $30 billion dollars of goods and services per year. Now more than ever, the fiscal situation demands central and local government departments spend wisely. One very effective way to ensure value for money in procurement processes is f … Read more