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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 -
June 2003This 2003 report prepared by the Centre for Advanced Engineering provided information on economic opportunities for New Zealand's oceans. Read more -
May 2003This report presents the findings of research carried out to identify oceans management issues and problems facing local government and Department of Conservation conservancy staff. 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 -
February 2003A series of 11 working papers produced (compiled into one PDF) outlining the issues that were important to address in the Oceans Policy in 2003. 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 -
November 2002A 2002 stocktake of New Zealand's oceans legislation, policies, and strategies - and the international conventions New Zealand is a party to. 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 -
December 2000The Stream Periphyton Monitoring Manual describes a standard set of methods for regional councils, consultants and researchers to collect and analyse data on periphyton for resource surveys, impact assessments/monitoring, state of environment reporting and research studies. 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 -
October 2000This is the second of two documents prepared for the Ministry on the effects of air pollution on atmospheric visibility in New Zealand. Read more -
October 2000This technical report reviews the types of strategies needed to manage emissions of contaminants into the air. Read more -
September 2000This report confirms indicators for solid waste, hazardous waste and contaminated sites. It explains how these confirmed indicators fit into the wider Environmental Performance Indicators Programme, why they were chosen and how the indicators will be implemented and reported on. Read more -
August 2000This report investigates the environmental impacts of burning used oil and spreading it on roads. Read more -
May 2000This report describes the approach taken for estimating the water quality 'trigger' values for ecosystem protection used in the 2000 revision of the Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Water Quality (ANZECC 2000). The guidelines were revised in August 2018. Read more -
April 2000This report provides the results of the second National Landfill Census. Read more -
December 1999This 1999 report provides data on the concentrations of dioxins, PCBs, organochlorine pesticides and chlorophenols in New Zealand ambient (outdoor) air. Read more -
December 1998This technical report summarises information on the effects of vehicle emissions on air quality in New Zealand. Read more -
October 1998This report presents the scenarios for the development of environmental performance indicators for toxic contaminants. Read more -
October 1998This report is designed to be a concise guide to the environmental indicators which have been confirmed for air, fresh water and land. Read more -
September 1997This study investigated the nature and impacts on air quality of emissions from motor vehicles to establish the key factors affecting roadside pollution levels and how we can predict pollution concentrations near roadways. Read more -
May 1997The first report summarising information on waste in New Zealand, written for organisations and individuals with an interest in waste management. Read more
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