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Appealing to altruism alone won’t spark climate cooperation. New research examines what might work instead
Wealthy countries aren’t doing nearly enough to fund climate mitigation in the developing world – and a big part of the problem is how the conversation is being framed. “Helping fund mitigation in emerging and developing…
Motu Research challenges inclusion on register alongside lobbying organisations
Motu Research has formally requested removal from the Democracy Project's NZ Lobbying and Influence register, asserting that inclusion misrepresents the Motu Research’s role and mission. Motu Research is a charitable trust and is the leading independent…
Motu researcher Livvy Mitchell elevates dialogue on youth adversity
When a young person experiences serious adversity — a suicide, a violent crime — the costs don't stop with them. They ripple outward to their parents, siblings, and communities, showing up in lost income, poorer…
Stuart Donovan joins major Marsden-funded study on housing upzoning
Who benefits when cities allow more housing? A new research project aims to answer that question — and Motu Research’s Senior Fellow Stuart Donovan will help with the analysis. Researchers at the University of Auckland have received…
Helping solve climate change: esteemed NZ economist Suzi Kerr launches new international research network
"I really want to solve climate change," says Suzi Kerr, Motu Research's co-founder and Director of the newly launched RESET Network, an international research network uniting economists, energy modellers and policy researchers across the Global South…
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, haere mai to our newest Research Fellow, Leon Stirk-Wang
Nau mai, haere 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 policy analysis. At…
Our evaluation of the Government's Research & Development Tax Incentive (RDTI) shows positive impact on businesses
We have just released this paper evaluating the Government's 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…
