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• Accounting & Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand
  AFAANZ is the premier body representing the interests of accounting and finance academics and other persons interested in accounting education and research in Australia and New Zealand.
  
  
• Agri-Fax : New Zealand's primary industry analysts
  Agri-Fax is a commercial information service which provides New Zealand agricultural prices and other primary product prices using an extensive agricultural price database.
  
  
• ANZ New Zealand
  About the bank and the services it offers. Online services available, includes economic reports.
  
  
• APEC, free trade, and "economic sovereignty" / by Aziz Choudry
  Article on the effect of market-driven policies and international trade structures and processes in New Zealand, particularly on Māori.
  
  
• Arena
  Arena is an Aotearoa/New Zealand network of individuals and organizations committed to resist 'globalization' in all its forms. Includes articles on, and links to, articles on current issues.
  
  
• ASB Bank
  Details all services and contacts and includes online services such as Internet banking. Economic reports on sectors of the economy available online.
  
  
• Asymmetric information : a newsletter to promote the exchange of information, news and ideas among members of the New Zealand Association of Economists (Inc.)
  Asymmetric Information is the online newsletter of the New Zealand Association of Economists. Each issue is available in full-text.
  
  
• Australia New Zealand Society for Ecological Economics : ANZSEE
  ANZSEE is the Australian and New Zealand branch of the International Society for Ecological Economics. Recognising that economies are dependent upon the ecosphere, it is the mandate of ANZSEE, in conjunction with ISEE, to encourage scientific research on the integration of economics, ecology and related disciplines, and to promote the general understanding of the results of that research. In addition to information about the Society and its events (such as conferences), the website includes news and online publications, including the ANZSEE newsletter.
  
  
• Bank of New Zealand
  The site provides information on the bank's financial products and services, e-commerce and internet banking. Includes regular updates and market commentary, interest rates, press releases and economic reports available online.
  
  
• Brian Easton : www.eastonbh.ac.nz
  Provides full-text articles by Brian Easton, an independent scholar who researches, writes, works as a consultant and teaches in economic, social statistics, public policy and New Zealand studies.
  
  
• Budgets of the New Zealand Government
  Overview of the New Zealand Government's Budget process, with links to Budget documents.
  
  
• Business NZ
  Business New Zealand represents the interests of New Zealand's business and employing sectors. Site has media releases, submissions and statistics; commentaries on manufacturing; technology and IT; trade; economy and tax; education and training; employment relations; health and safety and the environment and energy.
  
  
• Centre for Independent Studies
  Covers a wide variety of areas dealing broadly with social and economic policy, role of the free market and describes the Centre's programmes and publications both in New Zealand and Australia. Many articles and reports are available online.
  
  
• Centre for Research in Network Economics and Communications
  CRNEC was established in 1995 with the goal of studying economic issues arising in network industries. The web site provides descriptions of current and previous research projects, with working papers and policy discussion papers in PDF format. It also includes information on staff, courses and papers, and events. Brief guides to the structure of the electricity and telecommunications industries are available.
  
  
• Department of Applied & International Economics : Massey University
  The Department offers educational programmes in both theoretical and applied economics through a number of degree programmes. Outline of courses offered and programmes of study. Features staff directory, papers available, bibliography of publications and career opportunities in economics. Also features news items relating to the Department. Includes links to two constituent Institutes and economics related sites. Links to Massey University site.
  
  
• Department of Economics University of Canterbury
  The Department of Economics at the University of Canterbury has information on courses, staff, career opportunities, information for international students as well as research publications and links to other economic information. It also has conference information.
  
  
• Economic History Society of Australia and New Zealand
  About EHSANZ. Includes constitution, directory of members and conference details.
  
  
• Electronz
  Electronz is an free weekly e-zine devoted to monetary reform, and edited by Don Bethune. The site archives all back issues, and features a subscription form for receiving the e-zine by email.
  
  
• EMA Central
  Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) offers employment relations advice, occupational and workplace safety, employment consultancy, skills training and education courses, events, networking and publications.
  
  
• EMA
  Employers and Manufacturers Association Northern (EMA) offers employment relations advice, occupational and workplace safety, employment consultancy, skills training and education courses, events, networking and publications.
  
  
• eMarketing Network
  The eMarketing Network provides support to agencies, suppliers and practitioners of email marketing, online advertising, eCommerce and online promotions.
  
  
• Escalator : broking capital for business growth
  About New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) Escalator service, aimed at assisting small businesses and individuals obtain investment funds. Includes online resources, events, information on how to apply and a list of providers.
  
  
• Exchange / the New Zealand Institute
  Newsletter of the New Zealand Institute, a privately funded body committed to generating debate, ideas and solutions on social and economic issues. All issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• Fonterra
  New Zealand co-operative dairy company. Includes information about the industry, its history, company products and careers in dairying.
  
  
• Future of Work
  Programme to increase understanding of future trends in work and their implications for the workplace, the workforce, and employment opportunities in New Zealand. Includes the Future of Work Contestable Fund which aims to build knowledge about the key economic and social trends that could change the nature of work in New Zealand over the next 10 to 20 years.
  
  
• Growingfutures
  Growing Futures is a project established to promote the New Zealand horticultural industry. The site includes case histories of successful New Zealand companies.
  
  
• Growth & Innovation Advisory Board
  GIAB's focus is on helping determine which policies and practices are likely to work best to support the growth of New Zealand's business sector. Work programme, reports and media releases online.
  
  
• Growth and innovation
  Highlights policies and policy development work in the four action areas outlined in the Growth and Innovation Framework report Growing an Innovative New Zealand, as well as the action areas that have evolved since 2002.
  
  
• Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce and Industry
  Organisation to promote business in the Hutt Valley. Includes information about international trade opportunities, training and events diary, membership directory, some issues of its newsletter Business Link.
  
  
• Infometrics
  Subscription access to economic news, data and forecasts; free access to a range of articles on economics, finance and investment issues.
  
  
• Jobs letter : essential information on an essential issue
  The website provides access to information, tools and ideas for job creation and to reduce unemployment. The latest research in community-based employment projects and analysis of government policy is presented in the Jobs Letter, published every 2-3 weeks.
  
  
• Labour market development activites
  The LMDA database provides an overview of regional NZ labour market initiatives and strategies carried out by economic development agencies. Searchable by keyword, category, agency type, and geographic area.
  
  
• Living economies
  Information and resources on alternative money systems. Includes articles and discussion forums.
  
  
• Logistics and Transport New Zealand
  Promotes professional development and knowledge exchange in the area of logistics and transport.
  
  
• MAF Policy technical paper
  The Technical Papers are published by MAF Policy, are analytical or expository in nature, and each cover an individual topic relating to an aspect of agricultural policy. Issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• Martha Mine
  Information about the history, geology, and activities of the Martha Mine. Includes educational resources for schools.
  
  
• Monetary policy statement
  Quarterly statement which covers monetary policy formulated and implemented by the Reserve Bank. Issues available in full-text.
  
  
• Motu Economic and Public Policy Research Trust
  Motu aims to promote well-informed and reasoned debate on public policy issues relevant to New Zealand decision making. Site has information about research programmes in the fields of evironmental regualtion, labour and social policy and macroeconomics/public finance; papers, reports and working papers to download; information about Motu public policy seminars and document datasets.
  
  
• New Zealand and the IMF
  International Monetary Fund site, provides documents, news, data, projects, resources and publications on economic conditions in New Zealand.
  
  
• New Zealand Association of Economists = NZAE
  Information about NZAE, including annual report, conferences, papers and awards.
  
  
• New Zealand Business Roundtable : NZBR
  NZBR is a group of chief executives of New Zealand business which believes the living standards and general prosperity of the New Zealand community are best served by a free enterprise system and market-oriented economy.The site includes a library of media releases, speeches, submissions and publications, most of which are available online. Links to other sites are available.
  
  
• New Zealand Centre for Ecological Economics (NZCEE) website
  A joint project between Massey University and Landcare Research which conducts policy-relevant research at the interface of economics and ecology. Details of expertise and services they provide; research projects and recent staff publications (some with links).
  
  
• New Zealand Commerce and Economic Teachers Association Inc (Affiliated to Business Australasia Inc)
  CETA's focus is on educators in accounting, business education, economics, legal studies and text and information management. In addition to information about CETA, the site includes profiles of the above subjects, and a description of curriculum services available to teachers.
  
  
• New Zealand Debt Management Office
  About NZDMO which is responsible for managing the government's debt, overall net cash flows, and some of its interest-bearing assets. Includes the debt management strategy and information about government debt; reports and information about treasury bills; government bonds; Kiwi bonds; New Zealand's credit rating and the economic and financial climate.
  
  
• New Zealand Institute of Economic Research
  About NZIER, an economic consulting firm, specialising in economic analysis and research for the private and public sectors. Has articles explaining some common economic concepts; glossary of economic terms; media releases, speeches and presentations and has some online reports available to non-members.
  
  
• New Zealand Institute
  Includes introduction to new privately funded body committed to generating debate, ideas and solutions on social and economic issues. Provides details of research, including publications, media releases and an online discussion forum.
  
  
• NZCID
  New Zealand Council for Infrastructure Development promotes best practice in national infrastructure development through research, advocacy and public and private sector collaboration. Provide information on coming events, latest submissions, news, membership and publications.
  
  
• Policy quarterly / the Institute of Policy Studies, School of Government at Victoria University of Wellington
  Policy Quarterly is published by the Institute of Policy Studies at Victoria University in Wellington. It discusses public policy issues and is targeted at readers in the public sector, including politicians and their staff, public servants and a wide variety of professions. All issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• Rankin file
  Keith Rankin is a political economist and economic historian. The web site contains a full-text archive of selected columns and articles, including articles on universal basic income. It also includes some charts of the New Zealand economy from various sources and links to political economy, public policy and news sites.
  
  
• Reserve Bank bulletin
  Full text of the quarterly Reserve Bank Bulletin online. Articles are in PDF format.
  
  
• Reserve Bank of New Zealand
  Information about the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, its activities and functions. RBNZ publications are available (including the Annual report, Bulletin, Financial statistics, and Registry flyer); education pages; information for currency collectors and about New Zealand currency; monetary policy; payment and clearing services; statistics; the banking system and foreign exchange controls.
  
  
• Rodney's ravings
  Comments on topical economic issues in New Zealand concerning the labour market, investment, inflation, and the housing market. Issues available in full-text.
  
  
• Snowvision for New Zealand
  Information about Snowvision Ltd and its work to promote snow sports in New Zealand, including the Snowvision Foundation capital fund for athletes. Some background information about snow sports in New Zealand, including ski training camps organized by Snowvision, and winter sports broadcasting schedules.
  
  
• Treasury = Kaitohutou Kāupapa Rāwa
  Details the organisation of the Treasury the Government's lead advisor on economic and financial policy. Includes online publications, including the latest Budget.
  
  
• Universal Income Trust
  The purpose of the Trust is to educate about the social, environmental, and economic benefits of universal income systems and how they would act as an integral part of any sustainable future.
  
  
• Update : your monthly snapshot of economic events / New Zealand Institute of Economic [Research]
  NZIER's monthly economic commentary on topical business and policy issues. Issues are available in full-text.