Like other OECD countries, New Zealand has been experiencing high inflation rates due in part to increased government spending during the COVID-19 pandemic, global supply chain disruptions, near-full employment and geopolitical conflicts. Although inflation levels in New Zealand have been somewhat lower than the OECD average (7.2% compared to 9.5% in 2022), the rising prices for goods and services have exacerbated existing social inequalities.
In his capacity as Regional Coordinator Pacific, Professor Patrick Köllner coordinated the country reports on Australia, New Zealand, and Japan for the Sustainable Governance Indictors 2024 of the Bertelsmann Foundation, working with six country specialists based in four countries.
In his capacity as Regional Coordinator Pacific, Professor Patrick Köllner coordinated the country reports on Australia, New Zealand, and Japan for the Sustainable Governance Indictors 2024 of the Bertelsmann Foundation, working with six country specialists based in four countries.
