Rural connectivity: Economic benefits of closing the rural digital divide
November 14, 2022
Chorus commissioned NZIER to assess the potential benefits of closing the urban-rural digital divide. We consider how digital technology improves how people communicate, work, learn and access services and entertainment. Read more
How big data can be a force for good - NZIER Insight 103
October 19, 2022
Over the last decade, Stats NZ has developed a powerful tool for policymakers and researchers alike. Known as the Integrated Data Infrastructure or IDI, it draws upon data from across the government and contains de-identified information for people living in New Zealand. Read more
NZIER’s QSBO shows businesses are feeling less downbeat
October 4, 2022
New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (Inc) Media release, 4 October 2022 Read more
Shadow Board members recommend another 50 basis points increase in October and further tightening necessary
October 3, 2022
New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (Inc) Media release Read more
NZIER Consensus Forecasts show a weaker economic outlook as high inflation and interest rates continue - September 2022
September 12, 2022
The latest NZIER Consensus Forecasts show a downward revision to the near-term outlook for the New Zealand economy and the subsequent years to 2025. These revisions reflect expectations of weaker activities across most sectors in 2023 and higher inflation and interest rates. Added to … Read more
Shadow Board recommends the Reserve Bank hikes the OCR by 50 basis points in August and follow up with further tightening
August 15, 2022
New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (Inc) Media release For release 10 am Monday, 15 August 2022 There was a range of views amongst the Shadow Board members on what the Reserve Bank of New Zealand should do with the Official Cash Rate (OCR) over the coming year. However, the ma … Read more
Shadow Board members recommend the Reserve Bank gets on with OCR increases
July 11, 2022
The widely held view amongst the Shadow Board is that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand should increase the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 50bp at the upcoming meeting in July. Only one member from the business community was divided on whether such a large hike was necessary at the next me … Read more
KiwiSaver equity for women: Building long-term financial wellbeing
June 22, 2022
This report coincided with the 15-year review of KiwiSaver by the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment. The intent of the report was to assist policy makers by deliberately exploring and providing opportunities to get more equitable settings in place. Read more