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Arthur Grimes discusses the Reserve Bank on Q+A

Senior Fellow Arthur Grimes was Chair of the Reserve Bank for over a decade, and was invited to speak to Jack Tame on Q+A about the role of the Reserve Bank's role and recent news.   Watch…

Āheitanga Thesis Scholarship open for applications till 3 October

Applications for our Āheitanga Thesis scholarship are open until 3 October 2025.   Every year, Motu Research offers a one-year $5,000 scholarship to up to two candidates to enhance research capacity in Aotearoa New Zealand’s Māori community.…

Motu Research celebrates Royal Society honours for Dr John McDermott and Dr William Rolleston

Motu Research is proud to celebrate the election of our Executive Director, Dr John McDermott, and Board member, Dr William Rolleston, as new Companions of the Royal Society of New Zealand - Te Apārangi.   John has…

Congratulations to the winners at the 34th Australia New Zealand Econometric Study Group Meeting

In February, Motu Research hosted the 34th Australia New Zealand Econometric Study Group meeting (ANZESG) in Wellington.   This annual event provides a supportive environment for econometricians to present and discuss their work, and attendees come from…

Applications for Motu research analysts & interns now open

Want to work for an organisation doing top-quality economic and public policy research for environmental and social good? Applications for research analysts and interns are now open.  As part of Motu Research's commitment to building economic…

Motu Research 2023-2024 Annual Report is now available

The Motu 2023-24 Annual Report is now available.   It tells the story of Motu Research's work throughout the year and provides key financial information for 2023-24.   Enjoy the read!  

Motu Research awarded two 2024 Marsden Fund grants

We’re thrilled to announce two of our talented researchers have been awarded prestigious Marsden Fund grants, paving the way for groundbreaking research to shape Aotearoa New Zealand’s future. Building new data and knowledge on inter-firm alliances Tadhg…

Motu Research awards 2024 Sir Frank Holmes Prize - to Amelia Farrar

Motu Research is thrilled to announce Amelia Farrar has been awarded the prestigious Sir Frank Holmes Prize for 2024.   Named after one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading economists, this award is dedicated to encouraging and supporting…

Motu Research announces winners of the Āheitanga Scholarship 2024

Motu Research is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Āheitanga Scholarship, an award designed to bolster research capacity within Aotearoa New Zealand’s Māori community. This year, two exceptional university students of Māori descent…

Media release - Cross-border cooperation key to bridge climate action gaps - globally and in Aotearoa New Zealand

A new paper by Motu Research shows how Aotearoa New Zealand could work with other countries to accelerate global climate progress, by funding offshore mitigation to help meet its 2030 target under the Paris Agreement. The…