In this report, the authors assess the degree to which Budget 2024 is consistent with New Zealand’s climate change commitments. This is an exploratory approach, which was first used in 2023 to measure the impacts of Budget 2023 spending, including tax expenditure and any major regulatory changes.

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.