An international perspective on the New Zealand productivity paradox Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2014 New Zealand’s broad policy settings should generate GDP per capita 20% above the OECD average, but it is actually over 20% below average. Closing this gap…
Household Incomes in New Zealand: trends in indicators of inequality and hardship 1982 to 2013 Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2014 The Household Incomes Report provides information on the material wellbeing of New Zealanders as indicated by their household incomes from all sources from 1982 to 2013. The…
Inspiring action Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2014 This bibliography is a quick reference of abstracts on ways to improve women’s career paths within organisations. We have referenced 117 items, organised them into seven…
Et Tū Ake! Stand tall and proud Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2014 This paper looks at improving the economic independence of women with low or no qualifications; women who are not in education, training or employment; and Māori and Pacific…
Inquiry into property investments Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2014 In November 2012, I announced that my Office would carry out an inquiry into property investments by Delta Utility Services Limited (Delta), a council-controlled trading organisation…
The prices of goods and services in New Zealand: An international comparison Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2014 This paper analyses the latest (2005) data available from the World Bank’s International Comparison Program (ICP). It assesses the extent to which the prices of goods…
Temporary Migrants as Vulnerable Workers: A Literature Review Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2014 Although New Zealand has long depended on immigrant settlers to supplement the national supply of labour, there has been a substantial increase recently in the number…
Wharekauri, Rēkohu, Chatham Islands Health and Social Needs Last Publication Date: 14 Jan 2014 This report is an independent review of the health and social needs of Chatham Islanders.
Housing Pathways research series Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2014 The overall goal of the research is to develop an evidence base about how housing pathways and life circumstances influence outcomes for Housing New Zealand Corporation…
Issues for women’s leadership pathways in large organisations Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2014 This paper proposes that work cultural changes are needed to increase opportunities for women to achieve at the highest level, and stop them from dropping out…