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The New Zealand Institute is a privately funded think-tank committed to generating ideas, solutions and debate that will improve economic prosperity, social well-being, environmental quality and environmental productivity.
Latest Discussion Paper
Standing on the shoulders of science
09 Dec 2009This report describes opportunities for New Zealand to realise economic benefits from an improved innovation ecosystem.
Featured Op-ed
Towards an economic strategy for New Zealand
03 Mar 2010Rick 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.
Discussion Papers
Actions speak louder than words
05 Mar 2008 | Discussion Papers
This report outlines priorities to position New Zealand to operate successfully in a low emissions world.
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.
News & Updates
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.
Standing on the shoulders of science
09 Dec 2009 | Media Releases
A report released today identifies opportunities for New Zealand to realise economic benefits from an improved innovation ecosystem.
New Zealand’s innovation ecosystem
06 Nov 2009 | 327 Kb PDF | Presentations
The presentation provides emerging conclusions on how to improve New Zealand’s innovation ecosystem. Your feedback is welcome.
Lifting innovation ecosystem performance
06 Nov 2009 | 75 Kb PDF | Perspectives
Institute Director Dr. Rick Boven highlights priorities for improving commercial and economic outcomes from New Zealand’s science investment.
Commercialise science to form global businesses
29 Sep 2009 | 71 Kb PDF | Perspectives
An article on the opportunity for New Zealand from lifting our performance at commercialising science.