This report showcases results from a 2024 survey of hospitality and tourism employees and their employment conditions in New Zealand. It captures views from a broad range of respondents, varying by demographics, roles, job levels and organisational types across all sub-sectors of hospitality and tourism. The report provides evidence for further efforts and interventions in...

This exploration of the potential economic impact of generative AI looks at relevant economic theories and emerging evidence. It highlights the potential for generative AI to drive economic growth and innovation but also acknowledges the need to address potential negative impacts such as job displacement and increased inequality.

The Healthy Homes Initiative (HHI) aims to improve the lives of whānau (family groups) by helping to ensure whānau are living in warm, dry and healthy homes. This five-year evaluation finds the HHI is providing significant positive impact and value for money, with a return on investment of 507% over five years.

The Inquiry found that addressing the social and economic impacts of pandemics requires policies that promote equity and protect the vulnerable, and recommends restructuring governance so a central agency can coordinate future pandemic preparedness. Based on its analysis, the report offers 39 recommendations to strengthen pandemic preparedness.

This report looks at how government can improve nutrition and health outcomes for the public, arguing that the current approach is insufficient. The authors call for government intervention to shift the obesity conversation away from individual choice to focus on the commercial food environment and social determinants of poor nutrition.