Reflections on the New Zealand Association of Economists 2026 Conference - NZIER Insight 129
July 30, 2026
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The 2026 New Zealand Association of Economists (NZAE) Conference once again demonstrated the strength and diversity of economics in New Zealand. Bringing together academics, policymakers, practitioners and students, the conference provided a valuable forum for sharing new research and … Read more
Line-ball call for keeping OCR unchanged in July, but the Shadow Board still sees higher interest rates as appropriate for the coming year
July 6, 2026
New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (Inc) Media Release, 10 am Monday, 6 July 2026 For immediate release Read more
New Zealand’s productivity prognosis: Determinants, dynamics and diffusion
July 2, 2026
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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
The New Zealand-India FTA: Playing the long game in a fragmented global economy - NZIER Insight 128
June 17, 2026
The New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement is best understood as a strategic investment in New Zealand’s future rather than a source of immediate trade gains. While the agreement delivers some new commercial opportunities, its greater significance lies in strengthening New Zealand’s p … Read more
NZIER Consensus Forecasts show expectations of a slowing recovery in growth over the coming year
June 15, 2026
Majority of the Shadow Board members recommend keeping the OCR on hold in May
May 25, 2026
There is a split of views amongst the NZIER Monetary Shadow Board regarding the Official Cash Rate (OCR) at the upcoming May Monetary Policy Statement. The majority of Shadow Board members recommend the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) keep the OCR at 2.25 percent. They viewed that … 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
Shadow Board is overwhelmingly in favour of keeping the OCR at 2.25 percent in April
April 7, 2026
New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (Inc) Media Release, 10 am Tuesday, 7 April 2026 For immediate release Read more
Living and adapting on the edge: New Zealand’s trade and trade policy in a changing world - NZIER Insight 125
March 26, 2026
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New Zealand faces a more uncertain and fragmented global trading environment, requiring us to redouble our efforts on trade policy. Read more