Valuing the Hauraki Gulf: An ecosystem services and natural capital approach
July 24, 2023
The Hauraki Gulf Forum commissioned NZIER economists Peter Clough, Michael Bealing and Ting Huang to provide a top-down assessment of the Gulf’s natural capital using a Total Economic Value framework and an Ecosystem Services approach. Read more
Tourism recovery - without stepping on the gas - NZIER Insight 95
March 9, 2021
With borders closed for the foreseeable future New Zealand tourism is facing a loss of substantial revenue from the lack of foreign visitors, who would usually maintain demand for tourism businesses after the end of the peak summer holidays for domestic tourists. But after the COVID-1 … 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
Clear as mud? Water is under pressure - NZIER Insight 78
January 31, 2019
As part of NZIER’s 60th birthday celebrations, the NZIER undertook with its own resources research to further understand New Zealanders concerns about water quality and found that river visibility (water clarity) was most valued by Kiwis. Read more
Managing our fresh water: what are the options?
November 15, 2018
Presentation at NZIER’s 60th anniversary event,14 November 2018. Read more
Economic impact analysis of 2050 emissions targets : A dynamic Computable General Equilibrium analysis
June 19, 2018
A report for the Ministry for the Environment. Read more
Water management in New Zealand: A road map for understanding water value - NZIER Working Paper 2014/01
March 18, 2014
Flexibility, social values key to solving water issues A lack of understanding about the value communities place on water is hampering decision-making, according to a new report from NZIER. Read more
Valuing natural assets : essential for decision making
May 22, 2013
Decisions over whether or not to allow development of natural resources can have a major impact on peoples' lives. For some, a new development means job prospects and a higher standard of living. For others it means pollution, loss of native wildlife and a lower standard of living. Re … Read more
Realistic valuations of our clean green assets - NZIER Insight 19
October 15, 2010
Would you pay over $300 to ensure native birds remain at a single lake, even if you lived far away? Maybe, or maybe not. But recent debates on mining and hydro-power developments show comparing the benefit of different uses of environmental assets is both difficult and controversial. … Read more