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Stuart Donovan appointed to Infrastructure Priorities Programme independent review panel
We're delighted our Senior Fellow Stuart Donovan was recently reappointed to the independent review panel for the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga’s Infrastructure Priorities Programme (IPP). Aotearoa New Zealand faces many infrastructure challenges — and…
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 15 October
Applications for our Āheitanga Thesis scholarship are open until 15 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…
