Is New Zealand’s capitation formula still fit for purpose?
Sapere’s modelling for Te Whatu Ora updates New Zealand’s capitation formula, using richer data to better align primary care funding with real patient and community needs.
Shaky ground or solid progress?
In this report Sapere evaluated MBIE’s earthquake-prone building system, finding improved national consistency and progress but ongoing challenges with resources, communication, and timely remediation.
Social Return on Investment (SROI) of a mental health helpline
Sapere was asked to undertake an SROI of a mental healthline, finding the service delivers a 9:1 return, demonstrating substantial societal and health system value across diverse user needs.
Powering the future: Key challenges and insights for New Zealand’s energy market
The article highlights New Zealand’s energy challenges, emphasising the need for secure, reliable electricity amidst decarbonisation, market uncertainty, and regulatory reform to support long-term investment and energy security.
The economic impact of the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Australian finance industry
This report explores how AI adoption in Australian finance could add $48.9B to GDP by 2035 through productivity gains.
Staff spotlight – Dr Julius Ohrnberger
Spotlighting Managing Consultant Dr. Julius Ohrnberger, his passion for research, making a difference, and his dream to dine with Kupe, New Zealand’s first Māori explorer.
Setting project and program governance up for success: Sapere’s expert governance guide
Sapere’s Good Governance Guide helps project leaders improve governance by ensuring clear objectives, realistic constraints, effective leadership, risk management, and proper decision-making structures.
Staff spotlight – Sue Friend
This month we spotlight Sue Friend, a Managing Director in our Forensics team. Sue shares her love of the outdoors and hiking and finds this brings balance to her work at Sapere.
Thinking about utility customer engagement
In this article Dr Richard Tooth examines developments in how regulated utilities engage with their customers, the problem of uninformed respondent bias and other issues.
Sunset review of the regulations for Victorian private health service establishments
This report analyses proposed changes to Victoria’s Health Service Establishment Regulations, focusing on improving clinical governance, safety, and quality. The RIS reviewed the impact of these changes and provided recommendations.