NZIER helps you make better business and policy decisions
NZIER is an independent economic consultancy
Our core values of independence and promoting better outcomes for all New Zealanders
are the driving force behind why we exist and how we work today.
What we do
We provide independent expertise and advice.
Consulting
NZIER's advice is highly regarded as authoritative and independent by decision makers in both the private and public sectors.
Public Good
Our Public Good programme seeks to educate and encourage debate on economic issues affecting New Zealand.
Membership
Members of NZIER have access to exclusive reports and data, and also enjoy direct access to our forecasting team for advice.
Our expertise
For over 60 years our economists have been helping clients analyse market, regulatory, social, and environmental trends to enable them to make informed and strategic decisions.

Cost benefit analysis

Market analysis

Economic impact analysis

Expert witness services

Economic modelling and forecasting

Quality of policy advice
Latest publications

NZIER’s QSBO shows continued lift in business confidence, Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion - April 2025

Shadow Board recommends an OCR cut of 25 basis points in April

Where do the costs and benefits of infrastructure projects fall? NZIER Insight 121
Upcoming key dates

7 April 2025
Shadow Board

8 April 2025
Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion

26 May 2025
Shadow Board