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May 16 2026
Jacques Poot
The dynamic, and bidirectional, relationship between population and the economy has been described as ‘one of the grand themes of history’.1 Jacques Poot, Emeritus Professor at the University of Waikato,…
May 16 2026
Gail Pacheco
Gail’s career reflects a deep commitment to economics that makes a difference. From herearly life in Kuwait, through experiences in the UK and India, to her academic journey herein New…
November 24 2025
Ralph Lattimore
Ralph has been a longstanding member of the NZAE, including serving on the Council from 2003-2007. He was actively involved in proposing and furthering several initiatives which now a core…
November 24 2025
Mary Hedges
Mary has made significant contributions to the Association over many years. She was President of NZAE from 2009 to 2011, and a Council member from 2003 to 2013. Mary has…
November 24 2025
Frank Scrimgeour
It is with great pleasure the Association honours Frank Scrimgeour with the award of Life Membership of the New Zealand Association of Economists. From his farming origins in Golden Bay,…
November 24 2025
Dorian Owen
It is with great pleasure that the Association honours Dorian Owen with the award of Life Membership of the NZ Association of Economists. Dorian gained a PhD at the University…
November 24 2025
Caroline Saunders
Caroline was a Council member of the NZAE from 1997 to 2006 and was President of the Association from 2001 to 2003. During her time as President and then Past…
November 24 2025
Anthony Byett
Anthony has made significant contributions to both the Association and the Education Trust over many years. He is the longest-serving member of the current Council, having served for 12 years.…
November 20 2025
John Yeabsley
It is with great pleasure the Association honours John Yeabsley with the award of life membership of the NZ Association of Economists. The spring board to John’s career was the excellent…
November 20 2025
Brian Silverstone
It is with great pleasure the Association honours Brian Silverstone with the award of Life Membership of the NZ Association of Economists. Brian, a graduate of both the University of…
November 20 2025
Grant Scobie
It is with great pleasure the Association honours Grant Scobie with the award of life membership of the NZ Association of Economists. Grant, a multi-university attender, graduated in three countries (New Zealand,…
November 20 2025
John Pryde
John Goodlet Pryde, OBE 1925-2011 For much of half a century, John Pryde played a significant part in establishing the place of economics in New Zealand public life. He began by working…
November 20 2025
Jack McFaull
Jack McFaull, 1922 – 2010 Jack McFaull was a founder member of the NZAE and, after serving as a Council member, he became President over 1968/70. This valuable contribution, together…
November 20 2025
Sir Frank Holmes
(d. 2012) There were economists in New Zealand before Frank, but not many, and he provides a more or less direct link to the origins of the economics profession in…
November 20 2025
Julia Crouch
Asymetric Information (AI) recently visited Julia Crouch, who was awarded life membership of the Association at the last AGM. She is living in semi-rural comfort with husband Bill and a…
November 20 2025
Bob Buckle
It is with great pleasure the Association honours Bob Buckle with the award of life membership of the NZ Association of Economists. Starting with a masters degree from Auckland University…
November 20 2025
Bert Brownlie
Bert Brownlie was an early supporter and inaugural member of the New Zealand Association of Economists from its foundation in 1959. He served on the editorial board of its journal,…
November 20 2025
Stuart Birks
It is with great pleasure the Association honours Stuart Birks with the award of life membership of the NZ Association of Economists. Stuart arrived at Massey University in 1978, after…
