Rural connectivity: Economic benefits of closing the rural digital divide
November 14, 2022
Chorus commissioned NZIER to assess the potential benefits of closing the urban-rural digital divide. We consider how digital technology improves how people communicate, work, learn and access services and entertainment. Read more
Eye in the sky: Value of SeaGuardian for fisheries management
September 1, 2021
A report for Hawke Eye Ltd. 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
Review of CBA advice to support budget initiatives
October 24, 2018
NZIER report to the Treasury on the impact of CBAx and lessons for future budget processes. Read more
Falling from heights: Cost benefit analysis of scaffolding for single storey houses
December 1, 2017
A report commissioned by BRANZ and funded by the Building Research Levy. Read more
Stretching runway numbers: Review of cost benefit analysis of proposed Wellington Airport runway extension
February 15, 2016
A report for BARNZ. Read more
The host with the most? Rethinking the costs and benefits of hosting major events - NZIER Insight 40
October 30, 2012
Hosting large events like the Rugby World Cup are expensive undertakings. That makes value-for-money evaluation critical. But most impact event analysis doesn't stack up, missing displacement effects. It means benefits are often far smaller than people think. Read more
Economic assessment of Chatham Rock Phosphate : input to environmental impact assessment
September 10, 2012
Chatham Rock Phosphate is investigating a phosphate-mining project (the CRP project). NZIER have been asked to analyse the impacts of the CRP project on the New Zealand economy. This report documents an investigation of the economy-wide, monetary costs and benefits, with further consi … Read more
COOL revisited : benefit cost analysis of Country of Origin Labelling : discussion draft for Food Standards Australia and New Zealand
September 21, 2005
This report revises a previous analysis of benefits and costs of implementing proposal P292 on Country of Origin Labelling (CoOL) in light of revision of the options for implementation, and information gained from new submissions and consultations with affected parties. It has been co … Read more