COVID-19 – uncertainty and our economy
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated preventative measures on the New Zealand economy will be far-reaching, but what is the impact of uncertainty? What can be done to help New Zealand avoid the worst? And what can we learn from past crises?
The COVID-19 business policy response – what now?
When the economy was wound down in late March by the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, policy was rapidly made to protect businesses and jobs.
Upper North Island supply chain strategy: regional economic development possibilities
Officials undertook a programme of additional work following the independent working group report on the Upper North Island Supply Chain Strategy. This workstream considers Regional Economic Development and Social Impact.
Upper North Island supply chain strategy: incentives and financial implications
In this report, we explore whether there is enough financial incentive for ports to take up options without Government intervention.
Upper North Island supply chain strategy: competition assessment
This report considers the potential impact on competition of alternative options for handling sea freight currently shipped via the Ports of Auckland Ltd.
Upper North Island supply chain strategy: CBA technical notes
This note is part of a work programme to inform an officials-led assessment of the options for a full move of the freight operations of the Ports of Auckland Ltd.
Upper North Island supply chain strategy: land value workstream report
This report documents the work undertaken within the land value workstream. It uses a total economic value framework to identify the plausible economic benefits from alternative uses of Auckland waterfront land under a scenario where the Ports of Auckland freight operations are relocated elsewhere.
Upper North Island supply chain strategy: infrastructure workstream report
This report accompanies the integrative report that summarises the findings of a collective of consultants led by Sapere in relation to the Upper North Island Supply Chain and the options for a full move of the freight operations of the Ports of Auckland Ltd (POAL).
Michelle Jacques
Michael Young
