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The New Zealand Institute is a privately funded think-tank that is committed to generating new and creative debate, ideas, and solutions that contribute to building a better and more prosperous New Zealand for all New Zealanders.
Latest Publication
Actions speak louder than words
5 Mar 2008This report outlines priorities to position New Zealand to operate successfully in a low emissions world.
Featured Presentation
A look back on the New Zealand Institute's work
25 Aug 2008David Skilling talks to Vincent Heeringa about the work of the New Zealand Institute.
Discussion Papers
We're right behind you
24 Oct 2007 | Discussion Papers
This report proposes a strategic approach for New Zealand in terms of reducing its emissions.
So far yet so close
12 Mar 2007 | Discussion Papers
This report describes actions that will improve the ability of New Zealand firms to get their goods and services to offshore markets by strengthening New Zealand's international supply chain links.
Competing to win
17 Nov 2006 | Discussion Papers
This report outlines an external strategy for New Zealand that is designed to significantly improve New Zealand's international economic engagement by strengthening the ability of New Zealand firms to access foreign markets.
Developing Kiwi global champions
07 Aug 2006 | Discussion Papers
This report identifies four areas for action that will contribute significantly to the development of many more Kiwi global champion companies.
The flight of the Kiwi
17 Jul 2006 | Discussion Papers
This report identifies a series of actions that business and government can take to generate a substantial and sustained improvement in the level of New Zealand's international economic engagement.
News & Updates
Economy on the edge
10 Oct 2008 | 267 Kb PDF | Presentations
This joint NZX/NZ Institute paper outlines NZ's exposure to the financial crisis and proposes a series of responses.
Global competitiveness report
08 Oct 2008 | 65 Kb PDF | Presentations
This presentation describes New Zealand's ranking in the latest World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Report.
New Zealand’s economic future in 7 minutes
22 Jul 2008 | Perspectives
David Skilling talks about the need for action to improve New Zealand's economic future.
Playing the long game: Strategic priorities for the trans-Tasman economic relationship
18 Jul 2008 | 282 Kb PDF | Essays
This essay discusses a possible next generation of trans-Tasman policy.
The trans-Tasman economic relationship
13 Jun 2008 | 160 Kb PDF | Presentations
Background material prepared for the Australia-NZ Leadership Forum, held in Wellington in June 2008.