This paper argues that climate change poses significant economic risks to businesses, as well as substantial investment opportunities. It looks at the economic risks and barriers to investment and the potential benefits for business of acting early. The author calls for policy measures that reduce barriers and incentivise private investment in climate solutions.

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 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 report coincided with the 15-year review of KiwiSaver by the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (NZ). The intent of the report is to assist policy-makers by deliberately exploring and providing opportunities to get more equitable settings in place.

Impaired mental wellbeing affects the productivity of people at work. Xero commissioned NZIER to investigate the direct return on investment from workplace wellbeing initiatives.