About NZIBR: Business Research at Waikato

The NZ Institute for Business Research advances business knowledge through innovative research and industry partnerships. Our work connects academic expertise with real-world solutions.

At the New Zealand Institute for Business Research, our people have a wealth of expertise in areas ranging from innovation to economic impact analysis. We work with industry, government agencies and other organisations to enhance productivity and contribute to sustainable business.

We draw on the research excellence of New Zealand’s top research business school and nearly three decades of leading-edge business consultancy.

Quality research from a world-class business school

Waikato Management School is one of a very small group of elite business schools across the world to have achieved triple-crown accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS). It is ranked the number one business school in the country for research quality.

This academic rigor underpins all the research undertaken by the Institute.

Sustainability lies at the heart of the School’s research and teaching, and the Institute has a unique focus on how sustainability strategy and practices can contribute to enhanced profit, productivity and performance.

Our expertise and what we can offer you

The Institute’s current strengths relate to agribusiness and particularly supply chains, financial analysis and business performance, business impact analysis, innovation and the business of health.

  • Tailored contract research
  • Collaborative research programmes
  • Consultancy services
  • Survey design and analysis
  • Public seminars
  • Executive training programmes
  • Workshops and conferences