Economic Insights

New migration measures

New Zealand Customs announced the removal of departure cards from November 2018, creating a focus on the new migration measures that will be needed to replace them.

Fascinating facts in dusty old tomes

Mark explores the BERL library and finds a few gems worth holding on to.

Lions bump hides steady increase in June guest nights

June figures are down on last year, but is that only because last year was especially busy?

California fires

Similarities and differences in the fire risk and response between California and New Zealand.

BERL Data Newsletter - August 2018

Delays in the Census data, and further changes in the IDI.

Growing food with our own hands

Robin Hapi writes about the Māori economy and its potential for future success on the world’s stage.

Population is approaching 5 million

The latest resident population estimates have New Zealand edging ever closer to five million people.