Final Evaluation of the Red Meat Profit Partnership
Sapere was asked to conduct an investigation of the outcomes of the Red Meat Profit Partnership PGP programme (RMPP).
Analysis of Access to Innovation Facilities
Sapere was asked to undertake an analysis of access to innovation facilities in the food and beverage, forestry and wood processing, and advanced manufacturing sectors.
EPA reassessment of hydrogen cyanamide: a social impact assessment
A social impact assessment on the potential phase-out of hydrogen cyanamide – a bud-break enhancer used for kiwifruit cultivation.
Review of the Transforming Dairy Value Chain Primary Growth Partnership
Sapere was engaged by the Ministry of Primary Industries to evaluate the achievements and expected outcomes from the Transforming the Dairy Value Chain Primary Growth Partnerships Programme.
COVID-19 and financial crime: Fraud expert warns of heightened risk of fraud and cybercrime
Sapere Forensic Director and Head of Investigations, Gary Gill, looks at the increased risk of phishing emails, payment diversion and other financial crimes, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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?
Review of governance of Distributed Energy Resource (DER) technical standards
Sapere was retained by Australia’s Energy Security Board to review governance of technical standards for Distributed Energy Resources (DER).
Essential Freshwater Regulations – Industry Impact Analysis
Sapere was engaged by the Ministry for the Environment to assist with an estimation of the potential impact of regulations resulting from the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management (2017) and the Essential Freshwater package on the dairy, beef and sheep farming sectors.
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.