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
Working together: Re-focusing public accountability to achieve better lives
March 17, 2023
In reviewing the economics of accountability, we look at how the system of public accountability in Aotearoa New Zealand can contribute to increasing the productivity and effectiveness of the social assistance system, with a focus on addressing persistent disadvantage. Read more
Picking cherries: Evidence on the effects of temporary and seasonal migrants on the New Zealand economy
April 20, 2021
A report for the New Zealand Productivity Commission. Read more
Could do better : Migration and New Zealand's frontier firms
November 30, 2020
A report for the New Zealand Productivity Commission. Read more
The economic impact of GS1: In retailing and wholesaling industries
June 30, 2019
GS1 commissioned NZIER to estimate the economic contribution of using GS1 standards in the retail and wholesale industries for the New Zealand economy. The research scope was limited to the macroeconomic effects of cost and labour productivity improvements in these industries. Read more
Bespoke residential housing demand and construction innovation
November 5, 2014
NZIER report to BRANZ and the Building and Construction Productivity Partnership. Read more
Construction productivity : an evidence base for research and policy issues
November 12, 2013
A report for the Building and Construction Sector Productivity Partnership. Read more