2001

Client:  Sky City Ltd Date:  April 2001 Author(s):  Kel Sanderson This study was for submission to the current Gaming Review. It involved re-analysis of source data from an Australian comprehensive survey, and integration with New Zealand survey and industry information. BERL »»

Client: ENZA Date: May 2001 Author(s): Kel Sanderson; Dr Ganesh Nana; Mark Goodchild This is a position paper on the potential negative impacts from further de-regulation of the pipfruit industry, and includes a regional economic impact assessment of a loss in the ‘price premia’ enjoyed by NZ pipfruit growers. Previous BERL research confirmed that single-desk selling does generate price premia for NZ growers by enabling growers »»

Client: Hutt Mana Energy Trust Date: June 2001 Author(s): Kel Sanderson; Dr Ganesh Nana; Mark Goodchild This review assessed the historical performance of the Hutt Mana Energy Trust in relation to its two core functions - asset management and income distribution. The Trust’s performance in terms of achieving public credibility and support was also assessed. The review also looked to the future by discussing a number of options for the »»

Client: Ministry of Health Date: February 2001 Author(s): Mark Goodchild; Dr Ganesh Nana This report reviewed a number of studies from the United States that measured the benefits from improved drinking water quality. These benefits relate to reduced incidences of cryptosporidiosis and bladder cancer. In our opinion, the studies used widely recognised methodologies and analyses that, with suitable adaptations, would be appropriate for »»

Client: Local Government New Zealand Date: March 2001 Author(s): Mark Goodchild; Sarah Russell; Kel Sanderson This report was prepared with the assistance of the Local Government New Zealand Economic Development Working Party.  It is intended as a guide for local authorities to implement economic development in their communities.  It sets out a case for council involvement in economic development, and describes the process of »»

Client: New Zealand Trade & Enterprise Date: September 2001 Author(s): Kel Sanderson; Mark Goodchild; Beca Carter; Hollings & Ferner Ltd This regional development strategic plan was prepared under the auspices of the Regional Partnerships Programme of NZTE. This strategic plan focused on the existing and emerging industries of the region, and their further potential to drive economic growth. Issues such as infrastructure, »»

Client: Ministry for the Environment Date: July 2001 Author(s): Mark Goodchild; Kel Sanderson; Dr Ganesh Nana This report was a review of international trends in eco-labelling, and its relationship to WTO trade rules on product discrimination based on Production and Process Methods (PPMs). The report includes an assessment of the potential benefits of eco-labelling; the current status of WTO dispute settlement rulings in relation to »»