All The New Zealand Economy Articles
Grade C - New Zealand could do better
31 Mar 2010 | Kb PDF | Perspectives
NZahead reports New Zealand’s performance on 16 societal performance measures. The report card includes trends, rank within the OECD, a performance grade, and proposed targets for 2015.
Measuring New Zealand’s performance
22 Mar 2010 | Media Releases
A media release from the New Zealand Institute on the NZahead project, to be launched 31st March 2010.
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.
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.
Global competitiveness report 2009
09 Sep 2009 | 128 Kb PDF | 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
08 Sep 2009 | Kb PDF | Presentations
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.