Academic research
Academic research provides critical evidence on the role cooperatives and mutuals play in New Zealand’s economy and their connection to the wider global cooperative economy.
This collection brings together New Zealand and international research examining how cooperative business models contribute to productivity, economic resilience, regional development, fair competition, innovation, and long-term value creation across sectors such as agriculture, retail, finance, housing, and services.
Building on the global focus brought about during the United Nations International Year of Cooperatives, this research collection helps sustain momentum by grounding ongoing policy, education, and investment decisions in robust evidence.
It is particularly relevant for policymakers, researchers, tertiary institutions, advisors, consultants, students, and cooperative leaders seeking insight into how cooperative and mutual models strengthen economies and communities over time.
