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Jaimie Monk discusses the impact of long covid on NewstalkZB
Motu Fellow Jaimie Monk has suffered from long covid. She spoke with Kerre Woodham on NewstalkZB about the symptons and balancing work in the context of changes to Jobseeker benefit, announced by the Government worrying…
Apr 16, 2024
Troy Baisden comments on the Resource Management Act fast-track legislation
Dr Troy Baisden, among other experts, was asked to comment on the Government's plan to introduce a fast-track consenting regime and repeal of the the Resource Management Act (RMA). Read his statement on the Science…
Mar 6, 2024
Congratulations to the winners of the 32nd ANZESG Young Econometrician Award
On 9 February 2024, Motu Research hosted the 32nd 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…
Feb 29, 2024
Welcome to our newest Fellow, Tadhg Ryan-Charleton
Motu is happy to announce our newest Fellow, Tadhg Ryan-Charleton who has joined us this February. Tadhg's expertise in Strategic Management complements Motu’s existing capabilities and strengthens our commitment to Productivity and Innovation in New Zealand. Tadhg…
Feb 19, 2024
Troy Baisden in Science - Te Ara Paerangi Future Pathways ending
Motu affiliate Troy Baisden is featured in Science, speaking with Veronika Meduna about the end of Te Ara Paerangi - Future Pathways programme and it's implications. Read the story here.
Feb 16, 2024
Stuart Donovan on Wellington's District Plan: Does upzoning help to boost housing supply and improve affordability?
Senior Fellow Stuart Donovan has written an opinion piece for The Spinoff, published today: Opinion: Wellington’s housing panel is out of step with the economic evidence | The Spinoff. In it, he relates the economic evidence…
Feb 15, 2024
Motu welcomes new Senior Fellow Stuart Donovan
Motu is proud to welcome our new Senior Fellow, Stuart Donovan. Stuart has two decades of experience working in Australia and New Zealand. With expertise in spatial, urban, and transport economics; multi-modal transport planning; and land…
Jan 15, 2024
New guide released to help communities in Aotearoa New Zealand tackle major challenges
Motu Research has just released a new guide to help communities and organisations run their own just transition processes in response to challenges like climate change, rapid technological change, employment changes in regions and the…
Jul 12, 2023
Fighting cold, damp housing – a big tick for Warmer Kiwi programme
Motu Research evaluated the Government’s Warmer Kiwi Homes programme and found using heat pumps reduces electricity use by 16 percent on average over winter months and is effective at creating warm, dry homes in Aotearoa. Our…
Jun 15, 2023
Research shows free speech benefits the poor the most
Recently published research (by Motu and VUW) analyses the types of people who benefit most from freedom of speech. The research found people with more resources place greater priority on freedom of speech. However, people…
Jun 13, 2023
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