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New Zealand’s fragile economic recovery and the challenges facing the next Government, NZIER Insight 132

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Locked out in a perfect storm? What’s behind the youth employment crisis? NZIER Insight 131

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NZIER’s QSBO shows a further lift in business confidence despite soft activity

New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (Inc) Media release, 6 October 2026 Read more

The China dividend: protecting gains and finding the next opportunities - NZIER Insight 130

New Zealand’s trading relationship with China has been one of the great economic opportunities of the past generation. China’s rapid integration into the global economy created strong demand for New Zealand exports, provided households and firms with competitively priced imports, and … Read more

Research on emissions and the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme

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NZIER Consensus Forecasts suggest a gradual economic recovery over the coming year - September 2026

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Cautious recovery resumes as fuel crisis eases, Quarterly Predictions - September 2026

New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (Inc) Media release, 1 September 2026 Read more

Over half of Shadow Board members recommend a 25-basis-point OCR hike in September

New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (Inc) Media Release, 10 am Monday, 31 August 2026 Read more

The case for removing FBT on group insurance schemes

A report for the Financial Services Council. Read more

Annual report 2026

NZIER 2026 annual report Read more

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