Independent economist, commentator and Chair of Transporting NZ

Overview

Cameron Bagrie is one of New Zealand's most trusted and engaging economic commentators. As Managing Director of Bagrie Economics and former Chief Economist at ANZ, he cuts through the noise to explain what is really happening in the economy and what it means for businesses, government and everyday New Zealanders.

Who is Cameron Bagrie? Cameron has more than two decades of experience as an economist across the public and private sectors. He spent 11 years as Chief Economist at ANZ, with earlier roles at the National Bank, NZ Treasury and Statistics NZ. In 2018 he founded Bagrie Economics, an independent research consultancy. He was appointed Chair of Transporting New Zealand in October 2024 and serves as Independent Chair of the NZ Apple & Pear Inc governance committee and as a Board Member of the Life Education Trust.

Career Highlights • Managing Director of Bagrie Economics since 2018 • Former Chief Economist at ANZ for over 11 years • Chair of Transporting New Zealand, appointed October 2024 • Independent Chair, NZ Apple & Pear Inc governance committee • Board Member, Life Education Trust • Host of the Straight Shooting economic update series

Key Speaking Themes • The New Zealand economy and the global outlook • Interest rates, the OCR and the Reserve Bank • Productivity, infrastructure and investment • Banking, finance and access to capital • Financial literacy and the future of work

What Your Audience Will Gain Cameron is famous for plain-English, no-spin commentary backed by credible data. Audiences leave with a clearer view of where the economy is heading and the practical implications for their business, sector and people.

Ideal For • Industry and sector conferences • Banking, finance and property events • Agribusiness and primary sector forums • Board meetings, AGMs and strategy days • Government and public policy briefings

Frequently Asked Questions...

What does Cameron Bagrie speak about? The New Zealand economy, interest rates, productivity, infrastructure, banking, agribusiness and financial literacy.

What is Bagrie Economics? Founded by Cameron in 2018, Bagrie Economics is an independent research consultancy providing economic analysis, briefings and strategic advice to businesses, government and industry.

What is Cameron Bagrie's background? He spent more than 11 years as Chief Economist at ANZ, with earlier roles at the National Bank, NZ Treasury and Statistics NZ.

Is Cameron Bagrie still doing media commentary? Yes. He is a regular voice across TVNZ, RNZ, The Platform, Newstalk ZB and BusinessDesk and hosts the Straight Shooting series.

What governance roles does Cameron Bagrie hold? He is Chair of Transporting New Zealand, Independent Chair of NZ Apple & Pear Inc's governance committee and a Board Member of the Life Education Trust.

Is Cameron Bagrie available for keynotes and panels? Yes. Cameron is regularly booked for keynote presentations, panels and private briefings for boards, leadership teams and industry conferences.