The New Zealand Initiative

The New Zealand Initiative
Wellington, New Zealand

The New Zealand Initiative’s mission is to help create a competitive, open and dynamic economy and a free, prosperous, fair, and cohesive society. As New Zealand’s leading think tank, they work closely with their members, policymakers across the political spectrum, the wider business community, the media, academics and the general public. Their researchers conduct independent research on a wide range of policy issues. From education to economic policy, from poverty to housing, and from local government to immigration, they are injecting new ideas into New Zealand's political debates. They are non-partisan and welcome an open exchange of views and ideas. The results of their research are freely available to the public.

Contact details

Website:
https://www.nzinitiative.org.nz/

Address:
PO Box 10147 Wellington 6143

Country:
New Zealand

Sub-region:
Australia and New Zealand

Areas of focus

Organisation details

Business model
For profit
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Year founded
2012
Age (years)
The New Zealand Initiative
 14
New Zealand average
 27
Global average
 33
Founded by
Founders: Merger between the New Zealand Business Roundtable and The New Zealand Institute
Founder gender: Other entities
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Dr Oliver Hartwich
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2024): Dr Oliver Hartwich
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2023): Dr Oliver Hartwich
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2025
The New Zealand Initiative
 23
New Zealand average
 18
Global average
 88
2024
The New Zealand Initiative
 9
2023
The New Zealand Initiative
 14
% Female staff
2025
The New Zealand Initiative
 43%
New Zealand average
 43%
Global average
 50%
2024
The New Zealand Initiative
 44%
2023
The New Zealand Initiative
 36%
% Female researchers
2025
The New Zealand Initiative
 27%
New Zealand average
 35%
Global average
 47%
2024
The New Zealand Initiative
 0%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
The New Zealand Initiative
 31
New Zealand average
 30
Global average
 57
2023
The New Zealand Initiative
 28
2022
The New Zealand Initiative
 10

Social

Facebook
Likes (2023)
The New Zealand Initiative
 5,200
New Zealand average
 1,610
Global average
 26,974
Likes (2022)
The New Zealand Initiative
 4,682
Likes (2021)
The New Zealand Initiative
 4,627
Twitter
Followers (2025)
The New Zealand Initiative
 4,094
New Zealand average
 3,292
Global average
 19,888
Followers (2024)
The New Zealand Initiative
 3,960
Followers (2022)
The New Zealand Initiative
 3,598
Subscribers (2025)
The New Zealand Initiative
 1,650
New Zealand average
 1,860
Global average
 7,436
Subscribers (2024)
The New Zealand Initiative
 1,490
Subscribers (2023)
The New Zealand Initiative
 1,400
Followers (2025)
The New Zealand Initiative
 4,344
New Zealand average
 5,144
Global average
 15,926
Followers (2024)
The New Zealand Initiative
 3,000
Followers (2023)
The New Zealand Initiative
 2,317

Data notes

Last updated: 11/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Information supplied by organisation, Organisation´s website
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