How cultural heritage can act as an engine for regional growth
In this article Dr Jamie O’Hare explains how cultural heritage drives regional tourism, economic impact, and community-led development in New Zealand.
What could a regulated recreational cannabis market mean for Victoria?
Sapere provided economic modelling of a regulated Victorian cannabis market under a public-health-led framework, including fiscal, employment, and illicit market impacts.
Is New Zealand’s Regional Infrastructure Fund set up to deliver on its promise?
Sapere evaluated the early implementation of the Regional Infrastructure Fund for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment while projects and governance arrangements were still evolving.
Supporting growth in tourism’s economic contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand
Sapere analysis finds tourism generates ~$40B with strong multiplier effects, but growth creates uneven funding flows and up to $3.5B in infrastructure investment pressures.
Estimating the value of Healthline
Sapere’s analysis shows Healthline delivers substantial net value by reducing pressure on higher-cost parts of New Zealand’s health system.
Can New Zealand rethink aged care to meet the needs of the future?
New Zealand’s aged care system faces rising demand, funding gaps, and workforce shortages; urgent reform is needed to ensure sustainable, equitable, and affordable future care.
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.