The New Zealand Economy
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.
The New Zealand economy: priorities for action
01 May 2008 | Perspectives
Top NZ scientist Prof Paul Callaghan interviews David Skilling about the future of the New Zealand economy, and the priorities for action.
A look back on the New Zealand Institute’s work
25 Aug 2008 | Perspectives
David Skilling talks to Vincent Heeringa about the work of the New Zealand Institute.
Global competitiveness report
65 Kb PDF | 01 Nov 2007 | Presentations
This presentation describes New Zealand's ranking in the latest World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Report.
International report highlights the need to strengthen NZ’s global competitiveness
01 Nov 2007 | Media Releases
New Zealand’s global competitive position has declined over the past year according to the latest data from the World Economic Forum. The World Economic Forum’s 2007/08 Global Competitiveness Report, released today, ranks New Zealand 24th for competitiveness, down from 21st last year.
Preparing for the future
258 Kb PDF | 26 Jul 2007 | Presentations
David Skilling talks about the near-term priorities for action as well as the challenges and opportunities that will confront New Zealand over the next few decades.
Good, but what’s next?
18 May 2007 | 46 Kb PDF | Perspectives
David Skilling assesses the government's Budget in the New Zealand Herald.
Competing and cooperating
245 Kb PDF | 23 Mar 2007 | Essays
David Skilling discusses the priorities for New Zealand in developing the trans-Tasman economic relationship.
Transforming the New Zealand economy in 7 minutes or less
16 Oct 2006 | Perspectives
New Zealand Institute CEO David Skilling outlines seven priorities for New Zealand in a rapid-fire seven minute talk.
Choosing to compete
128 Kb PDF | 12 Sep 2006 | Essays
David Skilling discusses how to respond to hollowing out at a University of Auckland symposium.
The world’s economic laboratory
84 Kb PDF | 29 Jun 2006 | Essays
David Skilling discusses the lessons for Australia and other countries from New Zealand's recent economic experience.
Transformation or incremental improvement?
19 May 2006 | 52 Kb PDF | Perspectives
David Skilling discusses yesterday's Budget.
Transforming the New Zealand economy in 7 minutes or less
48 Kb PDF | 06 Apr 2006 | Essays
David Skilling outlines (very briefly!) the economic priorities for New Zealand.
The New Zealand economy: the next 20 years
124 Kb PDF | 04 Mar 2006 | Essays
David Skilling discusses the priorities for moving the New Zealand economy forward over the next 20 years.
The role of Auckland in meeting New Zealand’s productivity challenge
92 Kb PDF | 28 Feb 2006 | Essays
David Skilling talks about taking Auckland global.
The role of Auckland in meeting New Zealand’s productivity challenge
90 Kb PDF | 28 Feb 2006 | Presentations
David Skilling talks about the priorities for moving the Auckland economy forward.
A changing world
07 Dec 2005 | Perspectives
Microsoft CFO Chris Liddell talks about the challenges and opportunities provided by a rapidly changing world.
Investment, savings and growth
457 Kb PDF | 04 Nov 2004 | Essays
This essay discusses why increasing New Zealand's household savings matters for improving investment, productivity, and economic growth.
Getting growth
26 Aug 2004 | 72 Kb PDF | Perspectives
New Zealanders will buy the case for economic growth if it fits their notions of fairness - and if they get a share of the upside, writes Dr David Skilling in Unlimited.
New Zealand needs fresh thinking
23 Aug 2004 | 68 Kb PDF | Perspectives
In a disruptive, changing world, New Zealand must identify its policy priorities before it can realise its potential, writes Dr David Skilling in The Press.
New Zealand’s economic competitiveness
474 Kb PDF | 25 Jul 2004 | Essays
This essay discusses the competitiveness of the New Zealand economy, and offers some thoughts on how it might be improved. In particular, the essay focuses on the role of investment, innovation, and internationalisation as determinants of competitiveness.