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Motu Affiliate & ex-Research Analyst Livvy Mitchell graduates with PhD in Economics
Our Affiliate & ex-Research Analyst Livvy Mitchell recently graduated with a PhD in Economics from Auckland University of Technology. One of Motu Research's main objectives is building capability in young researchers (& government employees) in economic…
Nau mai, harae mai to our newest Research Fellow, Leon Stirk-Wang
Nau mai, harae mai / a big warm welcome to our newest Research Fellow, Leon Stirk-Wang. Leon is an economist specialising in causal inference, applied micro-econometrics and spatial modelling. He has a strong focus on data-intensive…
Our evaluation of Govt's Research & Development Tax Incentive (RDTI) shows positive impact on businesses
We have just released this paper evaluating the Govts Research and Development Tax Incentive (RDTI) for business. This report is the first major piece of evidence about the impact of the Research and Development Tax Incentive…
Stuart Donovan appointed to Auckland Council hearings panel
We're proud of our Senior Fellow Stuart Donovan, recently appointed to the Independent Hearings Panel for Auckland Council's proposed Plan Change 120. This proposed plan change aims to: better manage development for natural hazards across the region change…
Haere rā to departing Motu Board members Jo Wills, Lesley Haines and Dr Parehau Richards
A huge acknowledgement to Jo Wills, Lesley Haines and Dr Parehau Richards, who recently completed terms on our Motu Economic and Public Policy Research Trust Board. Jo Wills was, in recent years, Chair of the board…
Recording/slides from recent seminar: the relationship between public housing & wellbeing across different life stages
Recently we held a joint Motu Research/Home Foundation public policy seminar, where Motu Fellow Jaimie Monk and Senior Fellow Arthur Grimes explored the relationship between public housing and wellbeing across different stages of life. They brought…
We’re helping a new generation of young researchers flourish
One of our main objectives is building the capability of young researchers (and government employees) in economic and public policy research. So, we were delighted to see the great things our ex-Research Analyst, Sophie O'Brien, and 2024…
Our 2024-2025 Annual Report is now available
The Motu Research 2024-25 Annual Report tells the story of our achievements throughout the year and provides key financial information for 2024-25. Our work continues to have a highly influential impact, including informing government policy. Ranked as Aotearoa…
Published in prestigious Nature Communications journal: Overcoming challenges to make the energy transition a just labour transition
A team of our researchers were recently published in the prestigious Nature Communications journal (with an international team from multiple institutions, including the Environmental Defense Fund). Their commentary, Overcoming five key challenges to make the energy transition…
Motu Research embarking on new research with Marsden Fund grant: Making the most of Aotearoa New Zealand's cities and towns
We’re very proud to say we’ve just been awarded a prestigious Marsden Fund Fast Start grant for research into what helps our urban centres grow and thrive. Our Senior Fellow Stuart Donovan will be the Principal…
