You might not remember 2025, even though it’s only two decades ago. AI was only just getting started. Read more
Imagine asking your accountant to explain their calculations – and they respond by demanding triple their fee and warning you will be embarrassed by what they find. That is roughly what happened when New Zealand’s Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) was asked about new transparency requirements. Read more
When our New Zealand Initiative delegation visited Amsterdam last month, officials from the Advisory Board on Regulatory Burden shared something striking. Before talking to us, this government agency had researched New Zealand’s approach – and they were astonished. Read more
The government’s Overseas Investment (Amendment) Bill is more good than bad. It is more welcoming of incoming overseas investment. Read more
| GDP Quarterly Change: | 0.10% |
|---|---|
| GDP Annual Change: | -0.56% |
| Inflation: | 2.18% |
| Optimal OCR: | 2.80% |
| Optimal OCR Gap: | -0.50% |
| Forecasted OCR Change: | 0.00% |
