BERL is the leading provider of a broad range of economic research, analysis, advice and consultancy for business enterprises, organisations, iwi, institutions, community groups, industry associations and public sector clients in New Zealand.

Economic Insights

Explore our economic insights, where we share concise, high-level analyses on various economic topics, with an emphasis on ensuring independent perspectives for our readers. These articles are part of our commitment to public good information sharing.

Beyond unemployment: How downturns shape young people’s futures

Youth feel downturns most through unemployment, but the impacts on rangatahi last far longer, shaping well-being, skills, confidence, and future opportunity.

Windless and dry years a risk for the New Zealand energy system

Can we keep the lights on in dry, windless years? We explore the trade-off between short-term affordability and long-term infrastructure investment.

From kaitiaki to fund managers

Portfolio funding is often sold as risk-reducing, yet it concentrates iwi exposure to global market cycles and geopolitical shocks that iwi cannot influence.

Our Mahi

Discover some of our commissioned research, where we provide tailored research and economic analysis to businesses, industries, and public sector clients. Our work reflects a commitment to delivering high-quality evidence that informs decision-making and drives meaningful change.

People

Pay practices survey

Take part in New Zealand’s first firm‑level survey on pay gap measurement and reporting. Share your experience and receive a benchmarking summary.

Te Ōhanga Māori

Translators and interpreters of te reo Māori

Demand for te reo Māori translators and interpreters is rising. This research explores workforce gaps, pay, and pathways to support language revitalisation.

Development

Economic contribution of local government

The economic contribution of local government is broad and substantial.