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The New Zealand Institute is a privately funded think-tank that is committed to generating new and creative debate, ideas, and solutions that contribute to building a better and more prosperous New Zealand for all New Zealanders.
Latest Publication
Actions speak louder than words
5 Mar 2008This report outlines priorities to position New Zealand to operate successfully in a low emissions world.
Featured Presentation
The New Zealand economy: priorities for action
1 May 2008Top NZ scientist Prof Paul Callaghan interviews David Skilling about the future of the New Zealand economy, and the priorities for action.
Discussion Papers
We're right behind you
24 Oct 2007 | Discussion Papers
This report proposes a strategic approach for New Zealand in terms of reducing its emissions.
So far yet so close
12 Mar 2007 | 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.
Competing to win
17 Nov 2006 | Discussion Papers
This report outlines an external strategy for New Zealand that is designed to significantly improve New Zealand's international economic engagement by strengthening the ability of New Zealand firms to access foreign markets.
Developing Kiwi global champions
07 Aug 2006 | Discussion Papers
This report identifies four areas for action that will contribute significantly to the development of many more Kiwi global champion companies.
The flight of the Kiwi
17 Jul 2006 | Discussion Papers
This report identifies a series of actions that business and government can take to generate a substantial and sustained improvement in the level of New Zealand's international economic engagement.
News & Updates
Delivering on the broadband aspiration: A recommended pathway to fibre for New Zealand
02 Apr 2008 | 190 Kb PDF | Presentations
This presentation outlines a proposal to accelerate the deployment of fibre.
A climate change strategy for New Zealand
26 Mar 2008 | 164 Kb PDF | Presentations
This presentation describes the analysis and recommendations contained in the Institute's project on a climate change strategy for New Zealand.
Assessing New Zealand’s current broadband path: The need for change
12 Mar 2008 | 172 Kb PDF | Presentations
This presentation assesses New Zealand's current progress with respect to fibre investment: is it sufficient?
Defining a broadband aspiration
26 Sep 2007 | 326 Kb PDF | Presentations
This presentation describes a broadband strategy for New Zealand that will enable it to capture more economic value.
Creating a weightless economy: Positioning New Zealand to compete in the global economy
05 Sep 2007 | 341 Kb PDF | Presentations
This presentation describes how New Zealand may be better able to compete in the global economy.