Birds Eye View, our flagship publication, has been issued quarterly since 1957. It delivers the BERL Forecasts, economic commentary and prospects.
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Winter 2023

It’s nearly election time and the rising cost of living is front and centre in the lead up to the big day.

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Autumn 2023

Looking at the history of GDP as a measure for economic development, and the rise of well-being economics and alternative methods for measuring successful societies.

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Summer 2023

We take a look at the potential impacts of climate change on Aotearoa New Zealand, and provide an explainer on the economics of disasters and climate change.

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Spring 2022

In the final edition of the Birds Eye View for the year, we take a look at the evolution of the tourism industry through COVID. 

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Winter 2022

While a recession is off the cards, for now, it may be too early to celebrate. A marked slowdown in 2023 is looking likely. 

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Autumn 2022

In this edition of the BEV, we shine a light on migration trends that have shaped our current population, and what the recent policy developments mean for the future.

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Summer 2022

In the Summer 2022 edition of the BEV, we take stock of the latest key economic indicators shaping our recovery from the pandemic, and what we can expect from Omicron.

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Spring 2021

In our Spring 2021 BEV we look for clues to the state of the economy in inflation, GDP, fiscal accounts, and unemployment data among others.

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Winter 2021

It was all going so well....

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Autumn 2021

Recovery continues, but there are ongoing risks

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Summer 2021

An encouraging bounce back from the economic effects of COVID-19

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Spring 2020

The marathon rebuild continues. It's a good time to take stock and look at what the future might hold.

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Winter 2020

To date, the government policy response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been successful. This is more than welcome, but we now need to prepare for the marathon ahead.

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Autumn 2020

Now that a pandemic has been declared, and market upheaval is upon us, the most valuable commodity required by all is a clear head.

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Summer 2019 - 2020

Finally, the penny has dropped. Well, $12 billion actually. The BPS and HYEFU announced in December sign-posted a significant shift towards a more active government.