Our research institutes, centres, and chairs
Wellington School of Business and Government supports business-related research studies, with specialised research units and several externally-funded chairs.
Institute for Governance and Policy Studies
Institute for Governance and Policy Studies delivers high-impact research that influences policy development and implementation across all levels of government.
Centre for Accounting, Governance, and Taxation Research
The Centre for Accounting, Governance and Taxation Research works collaboratively with industry professionals to enhance research in these fields.
Centre for Labour, Employment and Work
The Centre for Labour, Employment and Work has been a trusted information source for employment relations practitioners, unions, and policy-makers since 1970.
The Roy McKenzie Centre for the Study of Families and Children
The Roy McKenzie Centre for the Study of Families and Children aims to conduct research about families that informs evidence-based policy solutions.
Brian Picot Chair in Ethical Leadership
The Brian Picot Chair in Ethical Leadership works towards facilitating a transparent and ethically sound business sector.
Chair in Business in Asia
The Chair in Business in Asia creates and shares knowledge that promotes and supports effective New Zealand business engagement with Asia.
Chair in Digital Government
The research programme of the Chair in Digital Government focuses on the effects of information and communication technologies on the public sector.
Chair in the Economics of Disasters and Climate Change
The Chair in the Economics of Disasters focuses on the research and application of economic insights and analyses to the management of disasters.
Chair for Pacific Region Business
The Chair for Pacific Region Business is focussed on supporting economic development in the region and helping New Zealand businesses to share in this growth.
Chair in Public Finance
The Chair aims to build up expertise in the area of public finance and to promote research, debate, policy analysis, and advice on public finance matters.
Chair in Regulatory Practice
The Chair in Regulatory Practice works at the intersection of regulation and governance, specifically in regulatory stewardship and dynamic governance regimes.
Chair of Wellbeing and Public Policy
The Chair of Wellbeing and Public Policy is focused on promoting evidence-informed public policy on wellbeing.
Te Ngāpara Centre for Restorative Practice
Te Ngāpara Centre for Restorative Practice serves as a leader for collaborative research and teaching on restorative justice theories, policies and practices.