The value of MetService's public weather forecasts and weather warnings
December 17, 2019
MetService and the Ministry of Transport (MoT) commissioned NZIER to undertake secondary research on the value of the public weather information provided under the Crown contract. Using a benefit transfer approach we found the BCR for public weather forecasting services ranged between … Read more
Economic impacts of 2019 Review of Sustainability Measures - East Coast Tarakihi : A Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) analysis and forecast model
December 13, 2019
NZIER report to New Zealand Fisheries. Read more
Location, location, location : The value of having a port in the neighbourhood
December 11, 2019
Ports of Auckland (POAL) has asked NZIER to estimate its economic impact. On average, POAL contributed $100 million per annum to its owners and $158 million per annum directly to the Auckland economy over the last five financial years. That Auckland is served by a port located in the … Read more
The value of Authorised Economic Operators (AEOs) and Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs)
December 10, 2019
NZIER prepared two reports for NZCS in March 2019. They showed the benefits of special Customs agreements that facilitate international trade. One report using a literature scan on these agreements globally, highlights benefits that are important but unmeasurable. The companion report … Read more
Waste levy extension: estimates of extending and raising the levy
December 10, 2019
This report was commissioned by the Ministry for the Environment to help assess potential options for changes to the existing landfill levy, which is established under the Waste Minimisation Act 2008. Read more
No one-size fits all : Driver education in schools
October 3, 2019
A report for the Ministry of Education. Read more
Getting the balance right: The effect of water quality proposals on the New Zealand economy
September 16, 2019
NZIER report to the New Zealand Fish and Game Council, Forest and Bird and Greenpeace. Read more
Impacts of local alcohol policies – Analysis of changes in spending at venues selling alcohol
August 6, 2019
A report for the Health Promotion Agency. Read more
The importance of crop protection products for the New Zealand economy
July 25, 2019
A report for Agcarm. This report highlights the importance of the crop protection industry to New Zealand's economy. It's a small robust industry that has a significant impact on our land-based sectors. Even a small increase in horticultural productivity has a ripple effect in boostin … Read more
The economic impact of GS1: In retailing and wholesaling industries
June 30, 2019
GS1 commissioned NZIER to estimate the economic contribution of using GS1 standards in the retail and wholesale industries for the New Zealand economy. The research scope was limited to the macroeconomic effects of cost and labour productivity improvements in these industries. Read more