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Motu News January 2020

From the Executive Director of Motu Research Kia ora koutou and happy 2020.  Looking back, it has been nearly 11 months since I began my role as Executive Director. During my time at Motu,…

Motu News - November 2019

From the Executive Director of Motu Research Kia ora koutou.  One of the things that most appeals to me is that Motu researchers value the opportunity to pursue quality research in a setting with…

Motu Research Update 2019

Every year, Motu puts out an annual research update, with more in depth articles about recent research. In 2019, this newsletter includes articles on valuing diversity, the Waro Project, quality of life and business for migrants,…

Motu News - August 2019

From the Executive Director of Motu Research Kia ora koutou. Some macroeconomists I know are starting to worry about the New Zealand economy as consumer and business confidence is weak and jobs growth has been near…

Motu News May 2019

From the Executive Director of Motu Research Kia ora, Climate change should be the top of the pile issue for business leaders right now. I've been thinking about this issue for a long time and, spurred by…

Motu News March 2019

From the Executive Director of Motu Research Kia ora and welcome to the first Motu News for 2019 and my first ever as Executive Director. I’m looking forward to the personal treat of getting to know…

Motu Research Update: 2018 Annual Newsletter

The annual edition of Motu's newsletter is now available. It contains articles drawing from our research this year, a list of publications, and updates on people and activities at Motu. We aim to write articles…

Motu News October 2018

From the Interim Director of Motu Research With sadness, but no little pride I can advise you that Suzi Kerr has accepted a position  as the Chief Economist at Environmental Defense Fund in New York, and…

Motu News October 2018

From the Interim Director of Motu Research With sadness, but no little pride I can advise you that Suzi Kerr has accepted a position  as the Chief Economist at Environmental Defense Fund in New York, and…

Motu News - August 2018

From the Interim Director of Motu Research Over the past few months, by my quick count, Motu researchers have completed more than twenty external presentations, twelve externally published articles, eight Motu working papers and, in several…