New Zealand generally performs well in terms of economic and social inclusion. It has high employment rates, and education and health-care systems work well for most. However, some New Zealanders are stuck on low incomes and face material deprivation and multiple barriers to economic and social...

This research Inquiry presented evidence on how housing policies might promote labour force participation and economic growth through four channels — housing supply responsiveness, labour mobility, employment decisions and consumption. It highlights repositioning housing to a more central...