Improving our understanding of Auckland's competitiveness: A synthesis of the Auckland Research Programme Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2011 Between 2007 and 2011, the Auckland Policy Office (APO) managed a research programme with the objective of acquiring evidence about how policy can best contribute to…
Improving the Design, Quality and Affordability of Residential Intensification in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2011 This report focuses on the market demand for medium density housing and what factors are likely to make it more attractive to a larger number of…
Labour market returns to further education for working adults Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2011 The Department of Labour (DoL) has released a report that investigates the effects of non-degree, provider-based tertiary education on the earnings of older learners. This study…
ALL (Adult Literacy and Life Skills Survey) Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2011 The Adult Literacy and Life Skills (ALL) Survey is an investigation of the distribution of certain skills (such as literacy, numeracy, and document interpretation) among the…
Estimating the determinants of population in Auckland Last Publication Date: 01 May 2011 This paper analyses the location choices of new entrants to Auckland between 1996 and 2006, to identify a systematic relationship between residential location choices and features…
Inquiry Report: Ministry of Social Development: Managing the recovery of debt Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2011 The Auditor-General's office has been examining how well public entities manage the recovery of money owed to the Crown. In this context, this report looks at…
Large enterprises tax compliance costs Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2011 This document summarises the results of research with large enterprises (LE) about their tax compliance costs (including KiwiSaver) in 2010.
Attitudes towards Immigrants and Immigrant Experiences: Predictive models based on regional characteristics Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2010 In a globally competitive market, New Zealand has set about formulating immigration policy and practices for economic growth and development. At the same time, due consideration…
Māori, Science and Innovation - scenarios of potential, opportunity and value Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2010 This paper summarises scenarios modelled to demonstrate potential benefits (or costs) to the Māori economy, as well as to the wider NZ economy over the period…
Issues Paper 04: Paid Parental Leave Last Publication Date: 11 Nov 2010 The Families Commission released a research report and recommendations for improving paid parental leave in 2007 (Families Commission, 2007). Events since that time – particularly the…
