Rapidly accelerating house prices have forced the government into action, with substantial changes coming as a result of the recent housing package announcement. Senior Economist Brad Olsen details what’s in the package, what it’ll change in the housing market, and why fixing the housing crisis will take time.

Outside of the housing focus, the Infometrics team have recently been exploring more of the trade space, with Economist Andrew Beattie examining the impacts of import disruptions on international trade to New Zealand, and Brad using the Chart of the Month to scope out where New Zealand’s chocolate is made, where it comes from, and where it goes – all in time for Easter!.

This trade focus sets the stage for our forthcoming report to be launched in Nelson in mid-April, where Infometrics Chief Forecaster Gareth Kiernan will highlight some of our analysis to identify new export markets for New Zealand goods.

And finally, we round out with our heartfelt congratulations to Brad for being named 2020 Young Wellingtonian of the year. A very well-deserved win!