New Zealand’s economic recovery is underwhelming – is it time to take a step back and look at what are, and what will be, the growth drivers of the economy?

Uncertainty is high and there are downside risks but New Zealand’s economic recovery, although gradual, is underway.

Small businesses face significant compliance and regulatory challenges. BusinessNZ shares insights on how some of these costs can be trimmed to promote efficiency. 

Infrastructure is a topic of focus in New Zealand. While our historical investment levels are comparable to other countries, our efficiency lags behind.    
 

Current demographic trends will define our future workforce. Young people today, particularly Māori, must be equipped with the skills they need to thrive in the workforce

As New Zealand grapples with economic challenges we consider what lies beyond the Government’s first 100 days. Will tax relief and spending cuts provide stability? 

We look to the year ahead, highlighting the key changes to policy and economic conditions in 2024, including the risks and opportunities ahead.

It’s nearly election time and the rising cost of living is front and centre in the lead up to the big day.

Looking at the history of GDP as a measure for economic development, and the rise of well-being economics and alternative methods for measuring successful societies.

We take a look at the potential impacts of climate change on Aotearoa New Zealand, and provide an explainer on the economics of disasters and climate change.

In the final edition of the Birds Eye View for the year, we take a look at the evolution of the tourism industry through COVID. 

While a recession is off the cards, for now, it may be too early to celebrate. A marked slowdown in 2023 is looking likely. 

In this edition of the BEV, we shine a light on migration trends that have shaped our current population, and what the recent policy developments mean for the future.

In the Summer 2022 edition of the BEV, we take stock of the latest key economic indicators shaping our recovery from the pandemic, and what we can expect from Omicron.

In our Spring 2021 BEV we look for clues to the state of the economy in inflation, GDP, fiscal accounts, and unemployment data among others.