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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.

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.

Latest publications

Looking forward, looking backwards - NZIER Insight 126

Looking forward, looking backwards - NZIER Insight 126

May 4, 2026 1 min read
NZIER’s QSBO shows business confidence shaken by the US-Israel war with Iran, Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion - April 2026

NZIER’s QSBO shows business confidence shaken by the US-Israel war with Iran, Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion - April 2026

April 21, 2026 4 min read
Shadow Board is overwhelmingly in favour of keeping the OCR at 2.25 percent in April

Shadow Board is overwhelmingly in favour of keeping the OCR at 2.25 percent in April

April 7, 2026 4 min read

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25 May 2026

Shadow Board

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2 June 2026

Quarterly Predictions

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15 June 2026

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