Business and sector insights
Understand trends and insights that can inform your business decisions and outcomes. Delve into analysis from our business and economics experts, including research, industry reports, and articles from our chief economist.
ANZ Insights Papers
Considerations for taking your business to Australia
Thinking of taking your business to Australia? This paper is a must-read for businesses with growth ambitions across the Tasman.
The greening of commercial property in New Zealand
The potential benefits of making your commercial building more energy efficient, with simple tips to get started. Read how some building owners and experts are embracing the shift to green – and why they aren’t looking back.
Telling your story
Maximise your business’ sustainability investment and connect with people at an emotional level by telling a compelling sustainability story.
Future-proof for success
The rise of eco-conscious consumers is shifting global focus onto the impact of food on the environment. Read about what this means for New Zealand businesses.
Hitting the target
Read about how to set and achieve your business’ emissions reduction targets and embrace a more sustainable, climate-conscious approach to business.
Measuring your emissions
Read about how your own readily available data can help you measure and reduce your business’ carbon emissions and get the commercial benefits of doing so.
Understanding your customers
More and Kiwis are using debit and credit cards for payment. Analysing the data from these digital transactions may provide insights into the changing behaviour, expectations and preferences of your customers.
State of the nation
State of the nation, December 2025
With interest rates and inflation falling, and housing and jobs slowly improving, our Chief Economist Sharon Zollner sees signs of recovery after COVID-era challenges.
State of the nation, August 2025
As 'Survive to 2025' evolves into 'Survive 2025', ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner discusses mortgage rates, inflation, and prospects for economic growth.
State of the nation, December 2024
ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner reflects on how interest rate cuts may be a 'light at the end of the tunnel' for business and consumer confidence.
Māori business insights
Every Māori business is different. Whether you’re running a whānau-owned business, managing assets on behalf of others, or working in the community, our people understand what you do.
Food and beverage industry insights
Over half the value of New Zealand's merchandise exports is in food and beverage. Growing world population and increasing wealth, especially in Asia, mean huge opportunities for your business.
Related content
Sustainability in business
Managing and mitigating environmental risk is already front and centre for many Kiwi businesses, and we have a role to support our business customers through this shift.
Agribusiness
With our long history of support for farms, forestry and others in agriculture, we understand the challenges and opportunities you face. Our guides include economic insights, succession planning, and sustainability.
Economic and market research
Good decisions for your business' future depend on good information now. Know your markets and where they might be going. Our Economics Team has done the work for you.