BERL is the leading provider of a broad range of economic research, analysis, advice and consultancy for business enterprises, organisations, iwi, institutions, community groups, industry associations and public sector clients in New Zealand.

Economic Insights

Explore our economic insights, where we share concise, high-level analyses on various economic topics, with an emphasis on ensuring independent perspectives for our readers. These articles are part of our commitment to public good information sharing.

Youth and young adults: Where unemployment hits hardest

Current economic conditions are disproportionately affecting youth and young adults, leaving them behind and facing significant challenges in securing employment. 

Do sticky child poverty numbers call for a stronger approach?

2024’s child poverty release was the first time that the government was judged to have missed its targets on all three measures.

Relooking at our productivity gap

Productivity underpins the viability and sustainability of the pillars, including superannuation, of our economic and fiscal model. 

Our Mahi

Discover some of our commissioned research, where we provide tailored research and economic analysis to businesses, industries, and public sector clients. Our work reflects a commitment to delivering high-quality evidence that informs decision-making and drives meaningful change.

Te Ōhanga Māori

Te Ōhanga Māori 2023

The fourth iteration of our research on Te Ōhanga Māori highlights that the Māori economy continues to grow and transform within the Aotearoa New Zealand economy.

Te Ōhanga Māori

The value of Māori tourism

Māori tourism is unique and plays a significant, and growing role in Aotearoa New Zealand’s tourism sector, acting as a competitive advantage on the global stage.

Te Ōhanga Māori

Te Ōhanga Māori 2023 - Snapshot

Initial findings from Te Ōhanga Māori 2023 show that the Māori economy continues to be a strong, growing, and diversified component of New Zealand’s economy.