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Research shows employers and the Government could do more to support working mothers
A new study from Motu Research highlights employers and the Government could do more to support working mothers. The study compared mothers’ intentions and preferences for parental leave with the leave they actually took after the…
Motu Research study investigates impact of government heating programme on household wellbeing
EECA (the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) has commissioned Motu Research to investigate the impact of heat pumps in homes with heat pumps installed under the EECA Warmer Kiwi Homes programme. Warmer Kiwi Homes is an EECA…
Research shows NZ minimum wage policies not as effective (or damaging) as some claim
Research shows NZ minimum wage policies not as effective (or damaging) as some claim Motu Research has just released research that reviews the changes and impacts of the Statutory Minimum Wage in Aotearoa New Zealand over…
New proposal to boost voluntary climate action in Aotearoa New Zealand
Researchers at Motu Economic and Public Policy Research have released a policy proposal for boosting voluntary climate action by New Zealand organisations. The work was commissioned by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). Catherine Leining,…
Many challenges hinder Māori to realise their aspirations for native forestry on their land.
High costs and restrictive governance are just some of the roadblocks that stop Māori landowners from establishing native forestry on their land, A new research paper by Motu Economic and Public Policy Research explores the decision-making…
How could economic policy incentivise better freshwater outcomes?
Issues around the health of our rivers and lakes are front of mind for many New Zealanders at this time. As pressures on water resources increase in New Zealand, so does the need for alternative…
What is the nature of subjective wellbeing inequality?
A common wellbeing approach that is used in public policy places emphasis on how people subjectively value their own life situations. Typically, these subjective wellbeing (SWB) judgements are measured using people’s responses on a 10…
Is the Reserve Bank of New Zealand fulfilling its statutory objectives?
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand Monetary Policy Amendment Act (2018) gives it a (new) aim of promoting “the prosperity and well-being of New Zealanders …” via the implementation of monetary policy directed at “achieving…
Drivers of Urban Development in New Zealand
New research by Stuart Donovan, Arthur Grimes and David Maré uses census data to reveal the drivers that influence urban development in New Zealand. The modelling looks at data from 132 NZ towns and cities…
Where do our bright young things choose to settle after graduation?
A highly-educated population is one of the key drivers of local growth and prosperity. One of the main challenges facing non-metropolitan regions is the attraction and retention of tertiary educated graduates. What are the specific drivers…
