Our economists analyse movements within the New Zealand and world economies, and make sure businesses’ interests are represented throughout policy making processes.
By keeping a finger on the pulse of the economy, running surveys and reports, making submissions, working with government bodies and decision makers, they offer informed input into BusinessNZ’s advocacy work.
This work, representing thousands of business all over the country, helps to create an optimum environment for enterprises to flourish.
Mark Cox
Economist
Mark has more than 40 years of experience working as an economist in a variety of roles in both the United Kingdom and New Zealand.
John Pask
Chief Economist
Over the last 25 years John has been closely involved with a number of NZ’s economic reforms, including introducing contestability in the provision of workplace accident insurance and advancing the reform of water management practices.