New Zealand Infrastructure Resilience Index - First edition, September 2025
March 16, 2026
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NZIER worked with Downer to develop the Infrastructure Resilience Index, to show how resilient infrastructure is across key infrastructure sectors in New Zealand regions. Read more
Woolworths Group New Zealand: Economic contribution of its operations to New Zealand
September 5, 2024
A report for Woolworths NZ. Read more
Cost impact of central government reforms
August 7, 2024
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) commissioned NZIER to assess and, where possible, quantify and develop case studies on four policy areas that have been mandated by central government. Read more
Business productivity in New Zealand: Assessing the drivers and barriers in the international context
February 26, 2024
NZIER has undertaken research for ASB, which shows the importance of exposure to international competition and domestic innovation ecosystems in motivating businesses to invest to boost productivity. The role of government and the finance sector is to ensure minimal barriers for busin … Read more
Accelerating Aotearoa businesses one technology generation forward
February 22, 2024
A joint report with Spark. Read more
The new pathway to Australian citizenship
June 15, 2023
In this special feature, we explore the potential impact of the new pathway to gaining Australian citizenship on the New Zealand economy. Read more
Assessing housing shortages in New Zealand
January 24, 2023
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, strong migration-led population growth boosted demand in New Zealand, including for housing. With housing construction slow to respond, the limited supply of new housing moving onto the market exacerbated the housing shortage. Read more
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
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
Zooming into better work-life balance? Gender and equity insights from New Zealanders’ experiences with working from home
March 8, 2022
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We assess the potential implications of the increasing trend towards working from home on wellbeing and career progression, particularly regarding the impact on women. Read more