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.

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

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

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

October 14, 2026 1 min read
Locked out in a perfect storm? What’s behind the youth employment crisis? NZIER Insight 131

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

October 9, 2026 1 min read
NZIER’s QSBO shows a further lift in business confidence despite soft activity

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

October 6, 2026 4 min read

Upcoming key dates

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27 October 2026

Shadow Board

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24 November 2026

Quarterly Predictions

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7 December 2026

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