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November 2004This report provides an overview of the freshwater ecological values in the Waitaki Catchment based on information collated as geographical information system (GIS) layers. It describes the sources of the GIS data and lists the layers that have been prepared. Read more -
August 2004This document presents the findings of a review of the Electricity emission factor. 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 -
July 2004There is legitimate competition for the use and protection of fresh water. The Sustainable Development Water Programme of Action included studies and reports which identify water bodies that are most important for various values. Read more -
July 2004This paper was published as part of the Water Programme of Action Freshwater for a Sustainable Future consultation. Read more -
June 2004The Water Allocation and Use paper identifies problems in our systems of water allocation and use. Read more -
January 2004This report, commissioned as part of the Water Programme of Action, describes potential opportunities for using economic instruments to manage the impacts of land use on water quality. 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 -
December 2003This report provides advice on managing algal blooms and other symptoms of poor water quality in Rotorua and Rotoiti lakes and the causes of those problems. 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 -
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 -
November 2002This technical report outlines the outcomes and findings of the Freshwater Microbiological Research Programme. Read more -
June 2002This research looks at the effectiveness of the LectraSan sewage treatment system for removing viruses. 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 -
December 2001The project aims to identify: the factors influencing decisions to transfer water; regional council and water user perceptions of water transfer; and the barriers to transfer and how they could be overcome. 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 2001The project evaluated the flow guidelines from the perspective of regional council staff involved in water allocation and identified ways the guidelines could be improved to enhance their effectiveness. Read more -
June 2001This case study on the restoration of Lake Ngaroto provides a reference and example for other groups considering a similar lake restoration project. 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 -
May 2001This project report aimed to clarify problems in existing water allocation practice, provide suggestions at the strategic level for improvement, and identify roles and responsibilities. Read more -
March 2001This study was undertaken to determine whether significant differences in management regimes are appropriate among different river management units and if options for water management regimes result in consistent implications for water reliability and residual flows in rivers. 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 -
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 an information base about the status of water allocation in each New Zealand region, and the systems being used to allocate water. It was prepared for the Ministry for the Environment by Lincoln Environmental. Read more -
May 1998This is Volume B from the Flow Guidelines for Instream Values series. These guidelines provide a consistent approach to setting minimum flows and other flow requirements in rivers. Read more -
May 1998This is Volume A from the Flow Guidelines for Instream Values series. These guidelines provide a consistent approach to setting minimum flows and other flow requirements in rivers. Read more