Addressing invasive caulerpa in New Zealand: Modelling the benefits of alternative mitigation options using the natural capital valuation approach
May 13, 2025
Iwi of the Pou Rāhui Project (Ngāti Paoa, Ngāti Hei, Ngāi Tai Ki Tāmaki, Ngāti Tamaterā), in collaboration with three regional councils, formed a strategic partnership to develop an indicative business case aimed at combating the invasive seaweed Caulerpa, which is rapidly spreading a … Read more
Where do the costs and benefits of infrastructure projects fall? NZIER Insight 121
April 3, 2025
NZIER's latest Insight calls for the short-term disruption impacts on local businesses and communities to be incorporated into infrastructure decision-making. The City Rail Link experience and international studies suggest that disruption impacts are non-trivial and can be prolonged t … Read more
Incentivising resilience to adverse climate change events - NZIER Insight 109
January 30, 2024
This Insight underscores the significance of promoting a standardised method for assessing the costs associated with climate change-induced weather events. Adopting a consistent approach is deemed critical for developing effective strategies that facilitate the comparison of resilienc … Read more