Implications of global trends for retirement income policy Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2013 This paper aims to provide background information for those conducting the 2013 review of New Zealand’s retirement income and for New Zealanders who wish to participate…
Comparison of the New Zealand and Australian Retirement Income Systems Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2013 There are two main differences between the retirement systems of Australia and New Zealand. First, Australia’s age pension is means tested while New Zealand’s is universal.…
Retirement Security and Financial Literacy in New Zealand: Policy Lessons from Abroad Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2013 Most industrialized countries have in recent decades seen their long-standing retirement income policies challenged by demographic challenges (longer life expectancy and lower fertility rates), accompanied by…
The effect of Auckland's Metropolitan Urban Limit on land prices Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2013 This research note estimates the impact of Auckland’s Metropolitan Urban Limit (MUL) on land values in the greater Auckland region. Building on the work of Grimes…
The financial system post the GFC: roles, regulation and responsibilities Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2013 For the financial system, the Global Financial Crisis of 2008/9 has been the largest seismic event for at least 70 years. While the crisis is not…
He Oranga Poutama: What have we learned? A report on the developmental evaluation of He Oranga Poutama Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2013 He Oranga Poutama (HOP) is a Sport NZ (formerly SPARC) initiative that supports Māori wellbeing through sport and recreation. In 2009, the programme evolved from a…
Housing Assets: A Paper for the 2013 Review of Retirement Income Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2013 This paper explores the connections between housing assets and retirement incomes. Older people’s high rates of home ownership today and rising house prices from about the…
Housing pressures in Christchurch: A summary of the evidence March 2013 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2013 Recent earthquakes in the greater Christchurch area have raised concerns about housing availability for people resident in the area. This report from the Ministry of Business,…
Community in Mind: What is needed for effective psychosocial recovery of individuals and communities in greater Christchurch? Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2013 In 2013, the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority began research for the purpose of developing this Background Document to inform the Greater Christchurch Psychosocial Recovery Strategy. This…
Moving on up: What young people earn after their tertiary education Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2013 This report forms part of a series called Beyond Tertiary Study. It looks at the outcomes for young people who complete a qualification in the New…