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How did Budget 2025 perform regarding climate commitments?

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

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Shadow Board recommends the Reserve Bank cut the OCR by 25 basis points in May

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

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

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

NZIER Consensus Forecasts suggest a contraction in the New Zealand economy in the year ending March 2025

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Shadow Board recommends a 50 basis-point OCR cut in February

New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (Inc) Media Release, 10 am Monday, 17 February 2025 Read more

NZIER Consensus Forecasts suggest that activity in the New Zealand economy remains soft in the near term

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How could generative AI transform our economy? Part 2: Future developments and policy responses - NZIER Insight 120

Generative AI is set to have profound effects on the global economy. But what does it mean for New Zealand? Read more

How could generative AI transform our economy? Part 1: Economic theories and emerging evidence - NZIER Insight 119

With the rapid spread of ChatGPT over the past two years, generative artificial intelligence (AI) is taking the world by storm. Read more

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