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.
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.
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.
Staff spotlight – Dr Jamie O’Hare
This month, we spotlight Dr Jamie O’Hare, Managing Economist and proud new dad to baby Stirling, as he shares his professional insights and personal joys.
Distilling success for Victorian spirit exports
The Australian craft distillery sector has grown significantly, with Victoria now having 188 distilleries. Sapere, commissioned by Agriculture Victoria, identified priority markets and developed market entry strategies for Victorian spirit exporters.
Unveiling the intrinsic value of nature
Explore the value of nature beyond its aesthetic appeal. Environmental valuation frameworks and techniques allow us to understand the economic value of nature and make informed decisions in environmental policy and management.
How can governments effectively assess and manage climate risk to ensure a sustainable future?
Sapere provided expert advice on the design of a Climate Risk Framework for the WA government, exploring options for a staged approach, and aligning with international standards for climate risk disclosure, to support Western Australia’s climate resilience efforts.