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Overview

We are a Wellington-based economics consultancy working with clients across New Zealand.

Trusted economic experts

Our team of economists and IT specialists combine expertise in:

  • Local and regional economic data and insights
  • Forecasting and environmental scanning
  • Demographic and population projections
  • Quantitative economic analysis and econometric modelling
  • Spatial economics, including small area (sub-district level) analysis
  • Interactive dashboard design
Clear, independent insights

We regularly advise clients on national, local, and sector-based trends, including:

  • Local economic performance
  • Construction industry performance and the housing market
  • Labour market dynamics and their interaction with education, immigration, and social welfare systems
  • Supply and demand for skills
  • Export opportunities
  • Demographic change and migration
  • Living standards, socio-economic trends, and wellbeing
  • Climate change policy impacts
  • Transport sector trends
  • Economic and labour market outcomes for Māori and other ethnic communities
Who we work with

Our clients include:

  • Regional and local councils
  • Economic development agencies
  • Central government
  • Industry bodies
  • Private businesses
  • Education and training providers
  • Construction firms
  • Vehicle retailers
  • Iwi organisations
What we deliver

We offer a range of interactive, web-based data dashboard subscriptions, as well as one-off consultancy projects delivering reports, datasets, customised dashboards, and engaging presentations from prominent, influential economists.

Our influential views inform decision makers throughout New Zealand, including central and local government, private business, and local communities.

Regular engagement with the media ensures that we communicate complex but important information out to the wider public about economic trends and how it will impact their lives.

Learn more about our subscription products here.

Our Commitment

We are committed to helping decision-makers navigate complex economic challenges with clarity and confidence.

Our work is guided by three key principles:

  • We put economics simply: We translate complex economic data into insights that are easy to understand and act on.
  • Independence: Our advice is objective and evidence-based, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
  • Impact: We focus on practical, actionable solutions that support stronger local economies, better policy outcomes, and more resilient communities.

We also strive to operate sustainably, minimising our environmental footprint where possible through the efficient use of technology, online demonstrations, and limiting waste.

Our Story

For over 40 years, Infometrics has been helping New Zealanders understand the forces shaping our economy.

Under the leadership of Chief Executive Brad Olsen and Directors Andrew Whiteford and Gareth Kiernan, our team brings together a wide range of skills, research interests, and a deep understanding of the economic issues affecting Aotearoa. We are proud of our fiercely independent, impartial, and evidence-driven approach.

Where we began

Infometrics was founded in 1984 by Gareth Morgan and Andrew Gawith. One of our first ventures was a twice-weekly racing form guide called “Bettor Informed”, which predicted horse race winners - with some success. After selling the publication to Independent Newspapers Ltd, we turned our full attention to what we do best: analysing and forecasting the economy.

How we’ve grown

Infometrics quickly became one of New Zealand’s leading independent economics consultancy and forecasting businesses. Although macroeconomic forecasting remains a core focus, we also provide leading insights and analysis on:

  • Local and regional economies
  • Sector performance and trends
  • The construction and housing markets
  • Demographic projections and migration
  • Export opportunities
  • Climate change policy and environmental economics
  • Skills supply, labour market analysis, and workforce planning
Four decades of economic insight

Our history has given us a front-row seat to New Zealand’s most significant economic moments and the expertise to help our clients navigate them. We’ve analysed and advised through:

  • Economic deregulation in the 1980s
  • The share market collapse and global recession
  • The strong growth of the 1990s
  • The Asian financial crisis
  • The housing boom of the 2000s
  • The Global Financial Crisis
  • The Canterbury rebuild and Auckland’s housing pressures
  • COVID-19 and its wide-reaching effects

More recently, we’ve supported clients as they face new challenges, including:

  • Inflationary pressures and the cost-of-living crisis
  • Changes in workforce needs and planning, and how to manage skills shortages and mismatches
  • Rising geopolitical risks and supply chain disruptions
  • Rising interest rates and tightening credit conditions
  • The ongoing transition to a low-carbon economy
Our Commitment

We remain committed to providing clear, independent, and actionable insights to help decision-makers prepare for the future.

Our work is guided by three key principles:

  • We put economics simply: We translate complex economic data into insights that are easy to understand and act on.
  • Independence: Our advice is objective and evidence-based, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
  • Impact: We focus on practical, actionable solutions that support stronger local economies, better policy outcomes, and more resilient communities.