Publication Search
Search below then narrow your results using the options on the left.
-
May 2006This end-of-life cell phones product stewardship study was designed to help develop policy about product stewardship. Read more -
May 2006This report provides a case study of unused/unwanted paint and paint packaging recovery programmes in New Zealand. Read more -
May 2006This report describes two New Zealand whiteware product stewardship schemes. Read more -
April 2006This report provides a case study of the agrecovery container recovery programme. Read more -
December 2005This report investigates the social drivers behind householders' decisions on home heating, insulation and appliance choice. It should be read with the Phase 1 report which outlines the policy context of the project. Read more -
November 2005This report provides information on different home heating options and their costs and benefits. Read more -
November 2005This report provides information on different home heating options and their costs and benefits from the Warm Homes study. This report presents the process and results of the second phase of the study. Read more -
November 2005This report presents the results of a survey of domestic heating methods and fuels carried out in 29 urban areas of New Zealand. The survey collected information to be used in assessing measures to reduce PM10 emissions from domestic home heating in these areas. Read more -
November 2005This report investigates the drivers behind New Zealanders' uptake of home heating and energy efficiency improvements - or their reluctance to do so. It should be read in conjunction with the Phase 2 report. Read more -
October 2005This report is an analysis of the economic impacts of climate change projections in New Zealand. Read more -
May 2005This paper assesses kerbside organic waste collections, in New Zealand and overseas, and identifies matters for territorial authorities to consider before implementing a collection of this nature. Read more -
May 2005This report describe the likely changes in New Zealand drought risk over the 21st century, under climate change scenarios. Read more -
August 2004This document presents the findings of a review of the Electricity emission factor. Read more -
July 2004This study reviews international literature on tyre storage and identifies best practice for issues such as leachate, and fire and financial risks. Read more -
July 2004This report provides recommendations on how to better understand the economic impacts in New Zealand of climate change-related extreme events. The report focuses on New Zealand flood events, and presents a framework in which such events may be assessed in terms of economic costs. Read more -
April 2004This report estimates dioxin emissions from New Zealand foundry operations that melt and process scrap metals and alloys. Volume one is the emissions estimate report. Read more -
April 2004This report estimates dioxin emissions from New Zealand foundry operations that melt and process scrap metals and alloys. Volume two comprises scientific test data. Read more -
January 2004This study by Firecone assesses the nature and size of the problems associated with end-of-life tyres and the costs and benefits of potential solutions. Read more -
December 2003This report assesses flood risk arising from possible future precipitation changes in Gleniti, Timaru, due to climate change effects. Read more -
December 2003This report investigatesthe impact of climate change induced sea level rise on risk management planning for the Avon catchment and associated coastal areas. Read more -
November 2003This publication provides an indication of the extent to which existing concentrations of air contaminants in New Zealand may adversely affect human health. Read more -
November 2003This document summarises information about the main sources of air pollutants in New Zealand towns and cities. Read more -
October 2003This report provides a summary of the results of air quality monitoring of carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulphur dioxide (SO2), ozone (O3), benzene and benzo(a)pyrene in New Zealand from 1992 to 2002. Read more -
September 2003This report sets out the development of the waste acceptance criteria for 'Class A' landfills included in Module 2 of the Hazardous Waste Management Guidelines: Landfill Waste Acceptance Criteria and Landfill Classification. Read more -
August 2003This technical background report reviews the amenity effects of particles (TSP and PM10) in New Zealand and examines their significance. Read more -
August 2003This technical report provides information on the sources of fine particles (PM10 – particles less then 10 microns in diameter) in New Zealand. Read more -
August 2003This technical report on the health effects of PM10 (particles less than 10 microns in diameter) in New Zealand describes the potential health effects caused by inhaling PM10 in New Zealand towns and cities. Read more -
August 2003This report summaries the results of air quality monitoring of fine particles in New Zealand from 1988 to 2001. Historical measurements of total suspended particles over the period 1964 - 2000 (Auckland) and 1983 - 2001 (Hamilton) are also presented to analyse trends. Read more -
July 2003This case study identifies the issues, barriers and solutions associated with coastal hazard policy development and implementation at Environment Bay of Plenty. Read more -
May 2003As part of an ongoing contribution to New Zealand's pre-ratification assessment of the Kyoto Protocol, ABARE has been commissioned by the New Zealand Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet to conduct sensitivity analysis for a range of issues with modeling the Kyoto Protocol. Read more -
March 2003The 2002 Landfill Review and Audit provides a picture of the risks associated with landfills in New Zealand by assessing relative risks on a consistent basis nationwide using the Landfill Rapid Screening System Read more -
January 2003As part of an ongoing contribution to New Zealand’s pre-ratification assessment of the Kyoto Protocol, ABARE was commissioned by the New Zealand Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to conduct policy analysis for a range of proposals. Read more -
December 2002This report presents a method of risk assessment for small closed landfills. Read more -
August 2002This report provided background information for developing an updated odour assessment and management guideline for New Zealand. Read more -
February 2002This report chronicles the development of the carbon monitoring system for indigenous forests, scrub and soils. Read more -
February 2002A further five ABARE scenarios were commissioned following the completion of the six-scenario ABARE report. Read more -
December 2001This report on the economic impacts of selected climate change policy options for New Zealand was prepared in draft form between April and July 2001. Read more -
November 2001This report sets out the basis for developing the landfill classification system in Module 2 of the Hazardous Waste Management Guidelines - Landfill Waste Acceptance Criteria and Landfill Classification. Read more -
November 2001A series of reports on the effects of New Zealand's climate change policies on the forestry sector. Read more -
November 2001In August 2001, the New Zealand Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry commissioned ABARE to undertake a second round of analysis of the potential economic impacts on New Zealand of implementing the Kyoto Protocol. Read more -
November 2001This paper outlines the background to two reports: ‘Economic outcomes of the Kyoto Protocol for New Zealand’ and ‘Assessment of the likely impacts on selected sectors of a domestic emissions trading regime’. Read more -
September 2001A report prepared for the Ministry for the Environment as part of the New Zealand Climate Change Programme on the potential effects on human health in New Zealand from climate change. Read more -
September 2001A report prepared for the Ministry for the Environment as part of the New Zealand Climate Change Programme on the likely impacts on New Zealand agriculture from climate change. Read more -
July 2001This report describes the result of an initial investigation into the impact of the introduction of a tradeable emissions permit regime for greenhouse gases. Read more -
June 2001This brochure provides information on the likely impacts on New Zealand from climate change. Read more -
June 2001An examination of the likely impacts of climate change and global warming in New Zealand. Read more -
February 2001This report investigates the economic impact on end users of mandatory minimum energy performance standards for selected product classes. Read more -
October 2000This technical report examines the health effects of 11 air contaminants and recommends monitoring methods and evaluation criteria for each contaminant. Read more -
October 2000This technical report recommended changes and additions to the Ministry's 1994 Ambient Air Quality Guidelines. Read more -
October 2000This report discusses potential effects of air contaminants on ecosystems in New Zealand, and recommends guideline values to help those responsible for monitoring and managing the impacts of air pollution on ecosystems. Read more