We regularly publish articles on the work we do across the various sectors, regulatory bodies and government agencies in Australia and New Zealand.

What could a regulated recreational cannabis market mean for Victoria?

  • Client: Penington Institute
Sapere provided economic modelling of a regulated Victorian cannabis market under a public-health-led framework, including fiscal, employment, and illicit market impacts.
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Is New Zealand’s Regional Infrastructure Fund set up to deliver on its promise?

  • Client: Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment
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.
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spirit of tourism and adventures in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Supporting growth in tourism’s economic contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand

  • Client: Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
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.
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A bagpiper in traditional Scottish attire, including a red tartan kilt and sporran, plays the bagpipes during a parade, celebrating Scotland's cultural heritage as other uniformed musicians are blurred in the background.

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.
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A woman with blonde hair in a ponytail wears a headset and light blue scrubs, suggesting she works in a Healthline customer service or medical setting. The background is blurred, focusing on her head and headset.

Estimating the value of Healthline

  • Client: Whakarongorau Aotearoa / New Zealand Telehealth
Sapere’s analysis shows Healthline delivers substantial net value by reducing pressure on higher-cost parts of New Zealand’s health system.
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Close-up of a younger person gently holding the hand of an elderly person, conveying care and support—an image that reflects compassionate governance, with both hands resting on a light-colored surface.

Can New Zealand rethink aged care to meet the needs of the future?

  • Client: Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
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.
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