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Actions speak louder than words: Adjusting the New Zealand economy to a low emissions world
05 Mar 2008 | 1627 Kb PDF | Discussion Papers
This report outlines priorities to position New Zealand to operate successfully in a low emissions world.
We’re right behind you: A proposed New Zealand approach to emissions reduction
24 Oct 2007 | 1378 Kb PDF | Discussion Papers
This report proposes a strategic approach for New Zealand in terms of reducing its emissions.
So far yet so close: Connecting New Zealand to the global economy
12 Mar 2007 | 1800 Kb PDF | 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.
More ladders, fewer snakes: Two proposals to reduce youth disadvantage
19 Jul 2011 | 2,655 Kb PDF | Discussion Papers
More ladders, fewer snakes proposes that accelerated roll-out of e-learning to low decile schools and improving the school-to-work transition will materially reduce youth unemployment and resulting social issues.
Time to demand long term policies
30 Mar 2011 | 190 Kb PDF | Perspectives
To get long term solutions, the public must convince politicians that they care about long term opportunities and risks.
Promising steps on the economy but life expectancy rank has slipped
30 Sep 2010 | Media Releases
Six months on from its first release, the NZahead report card on social, economic and environmental measures confirms average performance for New Zealand.
Summary of changes
29 Sep 2010 | 72 Kb PDF | Perspectives
A summary of changes to the NZahead report card - September 2010
Savings debate too narrowly focused
14 Sep 2010 | 53 Kb PDF | Perspectives
This opinion piece argues that the savings policy debate is currently too narrow.
Competitiveness ranking constrained by innovation performance
09 Sep 2010 | Media Releases
New Zealand has ranked 23rd in the latest World Economic Forum’s annual Global Competitiveness report, down from 20th last year.