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This 2013 report is part of the Sector Report Series. It provides an overview of the construction sector and the central role it plays in the New Zealand economy. In 2013, the construction sector generated more than $30 billion in revenues annually and played a fundamental role in our lives and in the economy. It employed around 170,000 people in a wide variety of occupations.
PDF, 1.7MB, 148 pages
Examines whether foreign direct investment (FDI) has spillover effects on the productivity of domestic firms. Finds little evidence of substantial positive spillover effects from FDI to local firms’ productivity.
PDF, 476KB, 40 pages
The aim of this literature review is to provide a comprehensive understanding of international and New Zealand literature on vulnerable temporary migrant workers.
PDF, 2MB, 142 pages
This research aimed to describe trends which have been identified with work permits that require a labour market test, and to provide information useful for a review of work policy.
PDF, 257KB, 50 pages
Report on the potential impacts on the NZ Gas Market by Worley Parsons.
PDF, 1.9MB, 112 pages
Brings together the key research findings of some 20 projects conducted in New Zealand on the economic impacts of immigration from 2005 to 2010.
PDF, 681KB, 76 pages
Presents and summarises findings from an evaluation of the Financial Assistance Package for leaky homes.
PDF, 1.4MB, 70 pages
The SoWL data focuses on employees who had started their current main job in the 12 months preceding the survey.
PDF, 236KB, 2 pages
Part of the Sector Report Series, this 2013 report finds that high technology manufacturing is a small component of all developed countries. New Zealand‟s sector is smaller than most, generating 0.7% of GDP in 2010 and employing 0.6% of the workforce. The sector is nevertheless the most export intensive in the economy and generates 3% of total exports.
PDF, 2.2MB, 132 pages
Examines whether temporary migrants have had an impact on the employment outcomes of New Zealanders, either when the economy is growing or following a downturn.
PDF, 1.8MB, 72 pages
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