There is broad consensus that, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, New Zealand should aim to protect its social cohesion and promote our economic, social, cultural and environmental well-being. But how can we achieve these goals? A new Koi Tū report, the seventh of The Future is Now conversation series, assesses this challenge from an...

New Zealand faces its worst recession in nearly a century. Unfortunately, the economic response to the challenges of Covid-19 leaves much to be desired. Most new policy initiatives proposed in the run-up to the 2020 general election range from trivial at best to economic sabotage at worst. Promoting employment, growth and productivity, and a credible...

The authors outline key themes and points of interest related to COVID-19 crisis response and positioning for recovery. Topics include people and leadership, financial resilience, supply chain, market access and scenario planning.

The author of this report discusses the economic impact the COVID-19 lockdown may have on the New Zealand economy.

Shannon Walsh discusses how another think-tank, the New Zealand Initiative, has been writing about the current economic crisis. Walsh argues that the steps proposed by the New Zealand Initiative are necessary, but they are far from sufficient if New Zealand is to create an economically inclusive society.