Independent economist

Dr Ganesh R. Ahirao is an economist, delivering insights from the perspective of whakapapa, whenua, and whai hua (value). His commentary centres on natural, physical, and community resources, as distinct from financial accounts. Formerly Chair of the Productivity Commission, Ganesh was previously Research Director at BERL and academic roles at Victoria University. He currently holds a range of voluntary governance positions in charitable and for-purpose organisations.