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
Addressing invasive caulerpa in New Zealand: Modelling the benefits of alternative mitigation options using the natural capital valuation approach
May 13, 2025
Iwi of the Pou Rāhui Project (Ngāti Paoa, Ngāti Hei, Ngāi Tai Ki Tāmaki, Ngāti Tamaterā), in collaboration with three regional councils, formed a strategic partnership to develop an indicative business case aimed at combating the invasive seaweed Caulerpa, which is rapidly spreading a … Read more
Where do the costs and benefits of infrastructure projects fall? NZIER Insight 121
April 3, 2025
NZIER's latest Insight calls for the short-term disruption impacts on local businesses and communities to be incorporated into infrastructure decision-making. The City Rail Link experience and international studies suggest that disruption impacts are non-trivial and can be prolonged t … 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
Gentailer retail margin disclosure: What does it tell us?
June 18, 2024
A report to the Consumer Advocacy Council. Read more
Diversity in economics in Aotearoa New Zealand - NZIER Insight 110
February 1, 2024
The significance of diversity in economics cannot be overstated. Diversity in sex, gender, ethnicity, socio-economic background and various dimensions enhances problem-solving and decision-making by introducing diverse perspectives, experiences and skills. This is important considerin … Read more
Valuing the Hauraki Gulf: An ecosystem services and natural capital approach
July 24, 2023
The Hauraki Gulf Forum commissioned NZIER economists Peter Clough, Michael Bealing and Ting Huang to provide a top-down assessment of the Gulf’s natural capital using a Total Economic Value framework and an Ecosystem Services approach. 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