It's been an exciting end of year for Infometrics: Principal Economist Brad Olsen has been appointed Chief Executive of Infometrics. He takes up the position in February 2023.

Andrew Whiteford, currently Managing Director, will shift to a new role as Chief, Product Innovation.

Senior Economist Rob Heyes has been promoted to the role of Principal Consultant.

We wish our newsletter readers and clients a happy Festive Season and relaxing summer break. We'll keep a close eye on economic developments in New Zealand and around the world to deliver up-to-date assessments and insights.

As is our Christmas tradition, we like to end the year with what is usually a light-hearted, economically altered Christmas Carol. However, this year it takes on a darker note. Chief Forecaster Gareth Kiernan has adapted Brenda Lee's classic Christmas song "Rockin' around the Christmas tree” to give a different take on the holiday spirit