Latest from NZ Institute of Economic Research

Extend visas for trapped immigrant workers - NZIER Economist

Peter Wilson says falls in unemployment reassure that immigrants contribute to economy.

Inflation is coming - Should we be worried? Kiwi experts weigh in

Is inflation back to steal our wealth or does the modern world have it beat?

Business confidence spikes, November OCR hike likely: ASB, BNZ

The latest Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows inflation pressure building.

Liam Dann: The great worker shortage could solve itself - but no one wants that

OPINION: Worker shortages will get worse before they get better - what's the solution?

The new New Zealanders: Time to review migration policy - new report

A comprehensive report on NZ's productivity weakness suggests big changes are needed.

More upbeat business sentiment points to economic growth - NZIER

The latest Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion finds more firms feeling upbeat.

Election 2020: Economists pick the tough policies that NZ really needs

If politics were not an issue, what policies should NZ pursue? We asked economists.

'Perfect storm': Coronavirus and drought to deliver 'short, sharp' shock to economy

New Zealand's economy faces a short sharp shock in first quarter, says economic institute.

Letters: SFO parties investigation a bad look

Let's hope our SFO and impartial justice system help ensure we retain the world's respect.

Think tank finds evidence weak for sugar tax

The Ministry of Health-commissioned report found only weak evidence for sugar taxes.

Confidence in building sector drops

NZIER survey shows business confidence steady despite weakness in building sector.

Do the regions get a fair share of tax?

The Economy Hub: Regional economies are going strong, but do they get a fair return?

Teacher aides: higher pay, fewer hours?

Principals say school support staff hours may have to be cut if their wages are lifted.

Access could mean an extra $500 a year

The unemployment rate for New Zealand's 1.1m people with disabilities is 9.2 per cent.

Cadbury's bitter aftertaste

Closing the Cadbury factory will hit Dunedin hard, but what does it say about the health of NZ manufacturing?