The New Zealand Economy
A case of youth neglect?
18 Feb 2010 | 76 Kb PDF | Perspectives
New Zealand’s adequate overall performance on some social measures masks poor outcomes for young people.
Towards an economic strategy for New Zealand
03 Mar 2010 | 84 Kb PDF | Perspectives
Rick Boven argues that bold and well-directed strategies targeting innovation and capital for productive enterprises are required to close the GDP/Capita gap with Australia.
Global competitiveness report 2009
128 Kb PDF | 09 Sep 2009 | Presentations
This presentation describes New Zealand's ranking in the latest World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Report.
Global competitive report released
08 Sep 2009 | Media Releases
New Zealand has scored 20th in the World Economic Forum’s annual Global Competitiveness ranking, moving slightly ahead of Malaysia, Ireland, Iceland and Israel.
Transport and its role in the New Zealand economy in 2050
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Rick Boven discusses transport and its role in the New Zealand economy in 2050 at the Trafinz Conference, Auckland.
The New Zealand Institute appoints new Director
30 Jun 2009 | Media Releases
The New Zealand Institute has today announced it has appointed Dr. Rick Boven as its new Director.
After the Budget: New Zealand still adrift without a compass?
29 May 2009 | 45 Kb PDF | Perspectives
Benedikte Jensen discusses the 2009 Budget announcement.
As inadequate as a lone chopstick
28 May 2009 | Media Releases
2009 budget not enough to springboard New Zealand out of the recession.
Rising unemployment
05 May 2009 | Media Releases
Rising unemployment must spur a focus on New Zealand’s competitiveness and measures to prevent a future social deficit
Reserve Bank move welcome: Government budget action the next test
30 Apr 2009 | Media Releases
The New Zealand Institute welcomed the Reserve Bank's decision to cut the Official Cash Rate.
Not just a case of a passing ‘Recessionary Flu’
29 Apr 2009 | 233 Kb PDF | Perspectives
This perspective describes the New Zealand government’s fiscal outlook and sets out principles that should drive the New Zealand’s fiscal strategy.
The New Zealand Institute calls for action in the 2009 Budget
29 Apr 2009 | Media Releases
The New Zealand Institute has today released an essay, 'Not just a case of a passing recessionary flu: The Budget must also address an underlying lack of economic fitness'. The article proposes principles that should drive New Zealand’s fiscal strategy and be reflected in the 2009 Budget to be released on the 28th of May.
Bank equity fund: What is Plan B?
27 Apr 2009 | 57 Kb PDF | Perspectives
On the announcement that the bank equity fund will be scrapped, the New Zealand Institute asks: What is “Plan B”?
New Zealand debates the merits of a bank equity fund
15 Mar 2009 | 60 Kb PDF | Perspectives
Benedikte Jensen discusses the Jobs Summit proposal for a bank equity fund to rescue large companies in temporary financial stress.
The emperor has no clothes: NZ’s vulnerability in the global economic and financial crisis
22 Feb 2009 | 278 Kb PDF | Perspectives
This article describes New Zealand’s vulnerability in the face of ongoing financial instability and defines the issues needing to be addressed by New Zealand.
Heavy mountain weather: Funding risks for New Zealand and proposed solutions
22 Feb 2009 | 151 Kb PDF | Perspectives
This describes the actions New Zealand should take to protect the vital parts of the economy in the face of funding risks.
The New Zealand Institute makes three senior appointments
22 Feb 2009 | Media Releases
The New Zealand Institute has made three senior appointments to its leadership team as it drives the development of the Institute's 2009 work programme.
The end of the golden weather
336 Kb PDF | 11 Dec 2008 | Essays
This essay describes the scale and nature of the current global financial crisis and economic slowdown.
Economy on the edge (updated)
151 Kb PDF | 03 Nov 2008 | Essays
This updated joint NZX/New Zealand Institute paper outlines New Zealand's exposure to the financial crisis and proposes a series of responses.
Economy on the edge
267 Kb PDF | 10 Oct 2008 | Essays
This joint NZX/New Zealand Institute paper outlines New Zealand's exposure to the financial crisis and proposes a series of responses.
Global competitiveness report
65 Kb PDF | 08 Oct 2008 | 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.
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.
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.