This report informs the public about trends in New Zealand’s productivity, looking at both the latest statistics and longer-run productivity performance measures.  

The publication is a key resource aimed to inform and generate discussion about lifting New Zealand’s productivity. It provides an assessment of the performance of the New Zealand economy and a simple framework to help people understand productivity.

Key messages:

• Productivity matters for wellbeing
• New Zealand’s productivity growth has declined
• Innovation and investment are keys to lifting productivity
• Productivity requires a long-term commitment