Better outcomes through increased access to physiotherapy
June 11, 2020
This report considers the opportunity of greater use of physiotherapy to contribute to better health and economic outcomes for those with low pain back pain, stroke, and osteoarthritis. These three conditions were selected as leading examples of the potential that physiotherapy could … Read more
A new generation medicines policy : Improved access and equity for New Zealanders
June 3, 2020
NZIER produced a discussion paper for Medicines New Zealand in order to look at what kinds of leadership, funding, services, workforce and technologies are needed to support optimal use of medicines for better health outcomes for New Zealanders. Read more
The value of clinical research with modern medicines in New Zealand : Economic contribution and wide-ranging benefits
May 20, 2020
A report for Medicines New Zealand. Read more
Sustainable midwifery : Supporting improved wellbeing and greater equity
March 5, 2020
NZIER report to New Zealand College of Midwives. Read more
Estimating demand for competition analysis: A statistical exploration, and some possible applications
March 2, 2020
A report for Productivity Hub by NZIER, with the assistance of Cognitus Economic Insight. Read more
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