Water resources allocation determines who is able to use water resources, how, when and where. Capturing information from 27 OECD countries and key partner economies, the report presents key findings from the OECD Survey of Water Resources Allocation and case studies of successful allocation reform.

In a boost for international efforts to strengthen co-operation against offshore tax evasion, seven new countries have joined the agreement to exchange information automatically under the OECD/G20 standard.

The New Zealand economy has performed well in recent years, but bottlenecks in housing and urban infrastructure, inequalities in living standards and rising environmental pressures all pose challenges for sustaining robust growth and high levels of well-being over the long term, according to the OECD’s latest Economic Survey of New Zealand.

New Zealand is a valued development partner for its small island neighbours, delivering aid effectively and using its experience of natural disasters to help manage risks in the region. It complements its development assistance by using liberal trade and employment systems to support poor countries, according to the OECD’s latest Peer Review of New Zealand.

At 75%, the employment rate in New Zealand is the third highest among OECD countries and has been only marginally affected by the recent economic crisis.

Nitrogen run-off from farming and other land uses was threatening to undermine the pristine waters of Lake Taupo – New Zealand’s largest and most iconic lake – and to damage a range of economic and cultural activities. In 2011, the regional government introduced a water quality policy package. This bold policy experiment is unique: it is the only trading programme or market where diffuse sources of pollution operate under a cap.

The 2015 edition introduces more detailed analysis of participation in early childhood and tertiary levels of education. The report also examines first generation tertiary-educated adults’ educational and social mobility, labour market outcomes for recent graduates, and participation in employer-sponsored formal and/or non-formal education.

This country note provides an environmental tax and carbon pricing profile for New Zealands. It shows environmentally related tax revenues, taxes on energy use and effective carbon rates.

New Zealanders enjoy a high environmental quality of life and access to pristine wilderness. However, New Zealand’s growth model, based largely on exploiting natural resources, is starting to show its environmental limits with increasing greenhouse gas emissions and water pollution, according to a new OECD report.

New Zealand should extend access to income support and introduce a longer minimum notice period for all workers to help disadvantaged laid-off workers find a new job and maintain their job quality and living standards, according to a new OECD report.

The New Zealand economy continues enjoying a strong, broad-based expansion, driven by booming tourism, high net inward migration, solid construction activity and supportive monetary policy.

New Zealand has experienced robust economic growth since 2012, buoyed by record levels of inward migration and strong terms of trade. Employment has expanded vigorously, reversing much of the increase in unemployment since the onset of the global financial crisis.

In real terms, house prices in New Zealand increased more than in any other OECD country between 2010 and 2016.

Biographical note of New Zealand's Permanent Representative to the OECD.

This note presents selected country highlights from the OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard 2017 with a specific focus on digital trends among all themes covered.

This note presents marginal effective tax rates (METRs) that summarise the tax system’s impact on the incentives to make an additional investment in a particular type of savings. By comparing METRs on different types of household savings, we can gain insights into which assets or savings types receive the most favourable treatment from the tax system.

While New Zealand is a comparatively small donor, it boasts an internationally-recognised aid programme with specific understanding of the unique Pacific context. It is seen as a flexible and predictable humanitarian donor.

These graphs offer a brief summary of the commodity trade situation in the country.

This country note for New Zealand provides detail on the proportion of CO2 emissions from energy use subject to different effective carbon rates (ECR), as well as on the level and components of average ECRs in each of the six economic sectors (road transport, off-road transport, industry, agriculture and fishing, residential & commercial, and electricity).

The digital revolution, globalisation and demographic changes are transforming labour markets at a time when policy makers are also struggling with slow productivity and wage growth and high levels of income inequality. The new OECD Jobs Strategy provides a comprehensive framework and policy recommendations to help countries address these challenges.

New Zealand has carried out major health and welfare reforms over the past decade but needs to do more to help people with mental health issues stay in work or find a job, according to a new OECD report.

This document describes the key findings for Northern Ireland from the OECD Skills Strategy 2019

New Zealand’s economy has stabilised, with solid growth supporting well-being through jobs and incomes. Ongoing implementation of the government’s new well-being approach to policymaking will offer further opportunities to create a more sustainable and inclusive economy for all New Zealanders, according to a new report from the OECD.

New Zealand's tax-to-GDP ratio was 32.0% in 2017, below the OECD average (34.2%) by 2.2 percentage points, and above the LAC and Africa (21)* averages (22.8% and 18.2%, respectively).

This country note explains how New Zealand taxes energy use. The note shows the distribution of effective energy tax rates across all domestic energy use. It also details the country-specific assumptions made when calculating effective energy tax rates and matching tax rates to the corresponding energy base.

The tax-to-GDP ratio in New Zealand increased by 0.6 percentage points from 32.1% in 2017 to 32.7% in 2018. The corresponding figure for the OECD average was a slight increase of 0.1 percentage point from 34.2% to 34.3% over the same period.

This note presents selected findings based on the set of well-being indicators published in How's Life? 2020.

The tax wedge for the average single worker in New Zealand increased by 0.4 percentage points from 18.4 in 2018 to 18.8 in 2019. The OECD average tax wedge in 2019 was 36.0 (2018, 36.1). In 2019 New Zealand had the 35th lowest tax wedge among the 36 OECD member countries, occupying the same position in 2018.

Our approaches so far have left too many people behind, detached from the “necessary tools” or the “right connections” to raise their incomes and develop their full capabilities. It is time to turn around this logic. It is time to see economics as a tool to improve people’s lives, said OECD Secretary-General.

In a boost for international efforts to strengthen co-operation against offshore tax evasion, seven new countries have joined the agreement to exchange information automatically under the OECD/G20 standard.

Somalia recorded a trade deficit of 2852.50 USD Million in 2018. Balance of Trade in Somalia averaged -945.11 USD Million from 1998 until 2018, reaching an all time high of -101.76 USD Million in 2003 and a record low of -2938.60 USD Million in 2017. Somalia’s systemic trade deficit is the result of the country’s dependency on imports of food, fuel, construction materials and manufactured goods. Main exports are: livestock, bananas, skins, fish, charcoal and scrap metal. Somalia main trading partners are the United Arab Emirates, Yemen and Oman. This page provides - Somalia Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Turkey’s manufacturing sector has expanded considerably but not efficiently and competitively enough.

In a boost for international efforts to strengthen co-operation against offshore tax evasion, seven new countries have joined the agreement to exchange information automatically under the OECD/G20 standard.

Weapons Sales in New Zealand increased to 6 USD Million in 2018 from 4 USD Million in 2017. Weapons Sales in New Zealand averaged 8.05 USD Million from 1967 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 75 USD Million in 2012 and a record low of 1 USD Million in 1968. Weapons Sales are presented as a Trend-Indicator Value based on the known unit production costs of a core set of weapons such as aircraft, air defence systems, anti-submarine warfare weapons, armoured vehicles, artillery, engines, missiles, sensors, satellites, ships and others. The indicator aims to represent the transfer value of military resources rather than the financial value of the transfer.

Iraq recorded a trade surplus of 41524 USD Million in 2018. Balance of Trade in Iraq averaged 10976.96 USD Million from 1988 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 47550 USD Million in 2008 and a record low of -3492 USD Million in 2004. Iraq has been recording trade surpluses since 2005 due to a rise in the shipments of oil (99 percent of total exports). Main imports are: machinery and transport equipment; manufactured articles and mineral fuels. Main trading partners are: United States (25 percent of total exports and 6 percent of imports) and China (12 percent of exports and 14 percent of imports). Others include: Syria, India and South Korea. This page provides - Iraq Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Burundi increased to 2799773 BIF Million in October from 2785701.40 BIF Million in September of 2019. Banks Balance Sheet in Burundi averaged 1969860.79 BIF Million from 2015 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2799773 BIF Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 1447265.50 BIF Million in January of 2016. This page provides - Burundi Banks Balance Sheet- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Italy increased to 3769560.71 EUR Million in February from 3750270.33 EUR Million in January of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Italy averaged 2934036.34 EUR Million from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4247044.51 EUR Million in November of 2012 and a record low of 1393773.06 EUR Million in January of 1996. This page provides the latest reported value for - Italy Banks Balance Sheet - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Turkey increased to 4678225798 TRY Thousand in February from 4498754472 TRY Thousand in January of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Turkey averaged 762529950.36 TRY Thousand from 1986 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4678225798 TRY Thousand in February of 2020 and a record low of 15859.80 TRY Thousand in January of 1986. This page provides the latest reported value for - Turkey Banks Balance Sheet - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Spain increased to 2707.20 EUR Billion in February from 2682.50 EUR Billion in January of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Spain averaged 1953.57 EUR Billion from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3733 EUR Billion in March of 2012 and a record low of 439.60 EUR Billion in January of 1990. This page provides the latest reported value for - Spain Banks Balance Sheet - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in the United States increased to 19729125 USD Million in April 8 from 19717856 USD Million in the previous week. Banks Balance Sheet in the United States averaged 6484902.08 USD Million from 1973 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 19729125 USD Million in April of 2020 and a record low of 697581.70 USD Million in January of 1973. This page provides - United States Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Germany increased to 8975.05 EUR Billion in February from 8529.40 EUR Billion in January of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Germany averaged 3831.49 EUR Billion from 1950 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10087.65 EUR Billion in December of 1998 and a record low of 30.82 EUR Billion in June of 1950. This page provides - Germany Central Bank Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Canada increased to 6573422 CAD Million in February from 6370523 CAD Million in January of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Canada averaged 1171489.87 CAD Million from 1954 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6573422 CAD Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 10516 CAD Million in April of 1954. This page provides - Canada Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Brazil increased to 6877781.57 BRL Million in January from 6803853.16 BRL Million in December of 2019. Banks Balance Sheet in Brazil averaged 2810548.73 BRL Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6877781.57 BRL Million in January of 2020 and a record low of 4596.15 BRL Million in August of 2012. This page provides - Brazil Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Mexico increased to 83459512 MXN Million in February from 82402030 MXN Million in January of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Mexico averaged 12048596.95 MXN Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 84367340 MXN Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 1171622 MXN Million in April of 2002. This page provides the latest reported value for - Mexico Banks Balance Sheet - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Switzerland increased to 2124644.57 CHF Million in February from 2116896.91 CHF Million in January of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Switzerland averaged 1168193.85 CHF Million from 1987 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2124644.57 CHF Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 595832 CHF Million in December of 1987. This page provides - Switzerland Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in France increased to 10208997 EUR Million in March from 9967881 EUR Million in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in France averaged 6624965.78 EUR Million from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10208997 EUR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 3147124 EUR Million in September of 1997. This page provides the latest reported value for - France Banks Balance Sheet - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in the United Kingdom increased to 4204845 GBP Million in March from 4066563 GBP Million in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in the United Kingdom averaged 3676330.06 GBP Million from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4204845 GBP Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 3342179 GBP Million in September of 2014. This page provides - United Kingdom Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in South Africa increased to 6579309 ZAR Million in March from 6070834 ZAR Million in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in South Africa averaged 2171889.01 ZAR Million from 1986 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6579309 ZAR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 114781 ZAR Million in March of 1987. This page provides - South Africa Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Australia increased to 5510.55 AUD Billion in the first quarter of 2020 from 4757.86 AUD Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019. Banks Balance Sheet in Australia averaged 1879.47 AUD Billion from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5510.55 AUD Billion in the first quarter of 2020 and a record low of 322.97 AUD Billion in the first quarter of 1990. This page provides - Australia Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

New Zealand must significantly increase its efforts to detect, investigate and prosecute foreign bribery. Since joining the Convention over 12 years ago, New Zealand has not prosecuted any cases of foreign bribery and only four allegations have surfaced to date. Outdated perceptions that New Zealand individuals and companies do not bribe may have also undermined detection efforts.