NZIER Consensus Forecasts point to a downward revision in the pace of economic recovery over the coming year
September 15, 2025
The latest NZIER Consensus Forecasts show a downward revision to the growth outlook for the year ending March 2026, relative to the previous release of Consensus Forecasts. Annual average GDP is forecast to increase by 1.5 percent in the year to March 2026 before growth picks up to 2. … Read more
Majority of Shadow Board members recommend a 25 basis-point OCR cut in August
August 18, 2025
Regarding what the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) should do at the upcoming August Monetary Policy Statement, the NZIER Monetary Policy Shadow Board’s view ranged from a 50 basis-point OCR cut to no change. However, the majority recommended a 25 basis-point cut to bring the OCR to … Read more
Shadow Board recommends the Reserve Bank pause OCR cut in July
July 7, 2025
New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (Inc) Media Release, 10 am Monday, 7 July 2025 For immediate release Read more
How did Budget 2025 perform regarding climate commitments?
June 17, 2025
NZIER’s third annual Budget spend analysis against New Zealand’s climate goals. Read more
NZIER Consensus Forecasts suggest a gradual recovery in the New Zealand economy over the coming year
June 16, 2025
Shadow Board recommends the Reserve Bank cut the OCR by 25 basis points in May
May 26, 2025
The NZIER Monetary Policy Shadow Board recommends that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) should cut the OCR in the upcoming May Monetary Policy Statement, with almost half of the Shadow Board members recommending a 25 basis-point OCR cut. One member recommended a 50 basis-point c … Read more
Shadow Board recommends an OCR cut of 25 basis points in April
April 7, 2025
New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (Inc) Media Release, 10 am Monday, 7 April 2025 Read more
Where do the costs and benefits of infrastructure projects fall? NZIER Insight 121
April 3, 2025
NZIER's latest Insight calls for the short-term disruption impacts on local businesses and communities to be incorporated into infrastructure decision-making. The City Rail Link experience and international studies suggest that disruption impacts are non-trivial and can be prolonged t … Read more