Thursday 12 Feb - Friday 13 Feb 2026
The Pā, The University of Waikato, Hamilton
Waikato Management School
The Forum has reached capacity, so registrations are now closed. Streaming links will be provided closer to the date
Open Day – Tauranga
2026 New Zealand Economics Forum
- Thursday 12 Feb - Friday 13 Feb 2026
- The Pā, The University of Waikato, Hamilton
- Waikato Management School
- nzef@waikato.ac.nz
- The Forum has reached capacity, so registrations are now closed. Streaming links will be provided closer to the date
2026 will be a pivotal year for New Zealand.
The sixth annual New Zealand Economics Forum exploring 'Big Choices for a Small Nation' on 12–13 February 2026.
The New Zealand Economics Forum is an annual two-day event that brings together leading economists, business leaders, and public sector officials to discuss the most pressing economic issues facing New Zealand.
Big choices for a small nation will offer fresh insights and robust commentary on the big issues facing our nation. From superannuation, and MMP, to the declining birth rate, trade versus security, and more.