Looking at data on housing affordability measures for Canterbury and its earthquake recovery experience, this paper discusses the factors contributing to Canterbury’s improved housing availability and affordability despite the significant housing destruction during the 2011 earthquake and identifies key takeaways for policy-makers.

This research explores the current landscape of university economics enrolment and diversity in Aotearoa New Zealand. The analysis reveals an overall decline in university enrolment in economics over the past two decades, with diversity trends showing economics becoming increasingly male-dominated.

The Northern Infrastructure Forum, led by the Auckland Business Chamber, commissioned NZIER to estimate the economic impact of potential state highway investments in the North Island. This report outlines the research team's findings.

The objective of this research is to estimate the value of the Hauraki Gulf using an approach that is useful for a range of assessments about how to consume, manage, conserve and protect the natural environment.

This briefing paper explores the potential impact of the new pathway to gaining Australian citizenship on the New Zealand economy.