This month, Chief Forecaster Gareth Kiernan adds his view to just how large New Zealand’s housing shortage is, and where it’s located.

Housing, and who’s missing out, is an area of constant interest in New Zealand. Nick Brunsdon’s article looks at public housing and where demand is most outstripping supply.

In our latest forecasts, released last week, we’ve highlighted the potent cocktail of economic factors that are dragging New Zealand’s economic growth lower.

With economic growth expected to soften, Brad Olsen offers some advice when it comes to planning for an economic downturn, and what Infometrics can offer through our presentations to inform businesses and boards.

Finally, Gareth uses our October Chart of the Month, and the Rugby World Cup fever, to examine New Zealand’s similarities with Japan’s housing experience.