NZ Institute of Economic Research Inc (NZIER)

NZ Institute of Economic Research Inc (NZIER) Our Auckland office is located at 70 Shortland St, Ground Floor
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NZIER is an independent, non-profit organisation that uses applied economic analysis to provide business and policy advice to public and private sector clients.

NZIER is delighted to announce that nominations for the NZIER Ed Hearnshaw Environmental Economics Award for 2026 are no...
23/06/2026

NZIER is delighted to announce that nominations for the NZIER Ed Hearnshaw Environmental Economics Award for 2026 are now open. Valued at $4,000, this biennial Award honours the memory of Ed Hearnshaw, a talented environmental economist who died in a tramping accident in 2020.

We are seeking applications from New Zealanders and from those working in New Zealand who have produced innovative or outstanding work in the field of environmental economics.

If you know someone whose work deserves recognition, we invite you to visit the Award page on our website to find out more and apply.

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 10 July 2026.

Find out more about the Award here: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0-HjL0

Join NZIER Senior Economist Megan Fitzpatrick and New Zealand's Chief Censor, Caroline Flora, on Monday 22 June as they ...
18/06/2026

Join NZIER Senior Economist Megan Fitzpatrick and New Zealand's Chief Censor, Caroline Flora, on Monday 22 June as they delve into the findings of a recent analysis of the Classification Office's forensic classification services.

The session will examine the impacts of these services and their contribution to keeping communities safe from harmful and objectionable content.

Attend online: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0-2Bp0
Attend in-person: Rutherford House, RH204, Pipitea Campus

NZ-India FTA is about strategic positioning, not immediate trade gains – NZIER Insight 128The NZ-India FTA is unlikely t...
16/06/2026

NZ-India FTA is about strategic positioning, not immediate trade gains – NZIER Insight 128

The NZ-India FTA is unlikely to transform New Zealand’s economy overnight, but that misses the point. Our latest Public Good Insight argues that the real value lies in strengthening New Zealand’s strategic position, diversifying economic relationships, and building long-term opportunities with one of the world’s most important emerging economies.

https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0ZQ1n0

We are hiring. We are seeking a Principal Economist with 10+ years’ experience in competition economics, regulated indus...
15/06/2026

We are hiring. We are seeking a Principal Economist with 10+ years’ experience in competition economics, regulated industries and law and economics. The role offers the opportunity to influence important business and policy decisions across government, the private sector, and NGO clients and to grow a practice area. If you or someone you know fits the bill, click the link below.
https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0ZFhT0

The latest NZIER Consensus Forecasts show a downward revision in the growth outlook for the years ending March 2026 and ...
15/06/2026

The latest NZIER Consensus Forecasts show a downward revision in the growth outlook for the years ending March 2026 and March 2027 relative to the previous Consensus Forecasts. Annual GDP is forecast to grow by 0.6 percent on average in 2026 and is expected to pick up to only 1.6 percent in 2027.

https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0ZtJx0

Fuel crisis throws New Zealand recovery off track, Quarterly Predictions – June 2026The New Zealand economy had been sho...
02/06/2026

Fuel crisis throws New Zealand recovery off track, Quarterly Predictions – June 2026

The New Zealand economy had been showing signs of recovery in early 2026, but the global fuel crisis sparked by the US-Israel-Iran war has thrown this recovery off track. Higher fuel prices are pushing up inflation and weighing on household and business confidence, increasing caution around spending, hiring and investment. The latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion showed a marked deterioration in business confidence as the fuel crisis escalated.

https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0XGRc0

Studying Economics at the University of Otago?The NZIER Women in Economics Scholarship supports women and gender-diverse...
26/05/2026

Studying Economics at the University of Otago?

The NZIER Women in Economics Scholarship supports women and gender-diverse students identifying as female pursuing economics at the undergraduate level, helping strengthen pathways into economics careers in Aotearoa New Zealand. Applications close 15 June 2026.

Apply here: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0WrRb0

Majority of the Shadow Board members recommend keeping the OCR on hold in MayThere is a split of views amongst the NZIER...
24/05/2026

Majority of the Shadow Board members recommend keeping the OCR on hold in May

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 subdued growth and spare capacity in the New Zealand economy, along with the ongoing uncertainty over the impacts of the US-Israel war with Iran, justify keeping the OCR on hold in May.

https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0VYt70

Are New Zealand firms more reluctant to invest? NZIER’s latest Insight examines whether businesses have become more hesi...
14/05/2026

Are New Zealand firms more reluctant to invest? NZIER’s latest 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, borrowing costs, and credit conditions have influenced business investment behaviour in recent years.

The findings point to a more cautious investment environment, with firms appearing to place greater value on flexibility and stronger balance sheets. This matters because business investment is central to capital renewal, technology adoption, productivity growth, and future living standards in New Zealand.

https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0S5NQ0

CER's future lies beyond the bilateral relationshipThe Australia-New Zealand Closer Economic Relations agreement remains...
04/05/2026

CER's future lies beyond the bilateral relationship

The Australia-New Zealand Closer Economic Relations agreement remains one of the most successful trade agreements in the world, but its next phase will look very different. This Insight highlights that what remains is behind-the-border barriers, including regulatory differences, misaligned standards, and administrative costs, which are economically important but much harder to resolve and argues that the next phase of CER will not be driven solely by the bilateral relationship. The future of NZ-Australia trade lies not just across the Tasman, but beyond it — using CER as a platform for deeper regional integration.

Insight 126 https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0P-HG0
Media release https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0P--Z0

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