New Zealand
Report
Testing for COVID-19: the current state of laboratory tests and recommendations within the context of New Zealand’s pandemic response
The purpose of this document is to provide a rapid point-in-time evaluation of the different testing strategies for COVID-19 and recommend some possible options, scenarios and tests that may benefit New Zealand’s pandemic response. Relevant to this document, is that COVID-19 testing is a rapidly moving field and the testing scenarios can change quickly.
Discussion paper
Commercial real estate values, as a crisis unfolds
The authors of this paper discuss the potential impact of COVID-19 on commercial property values and the issues that commercial property valuers will be facing.
Essay
Stay on target
Everyone agrees the Government plays a critical role in helping New Zealand through the economic consequences of the Covid-19 global pandemic. But the best tools are not always clear. In this essay, the authors argue that the New Zealand Government should support struggling workers with targeted assistance, rather than a Universal Basic Income (UBI).
Working paper
Health care management in Australia’s and New Zealand’s seasonal worker schemes
This paper discusses the relatively untouched topic of temporary migrants’ health care management in Australia’s Seasonal Worker Program (SWP) and New Zealand’s Recognised Seasonal Employer Scheme (RSE), which are temporary seasonal worker schemes.
Report
A mixed methods analysis of gambling harm for women in New Zealand
This report provides an in-depth examination of how New Zealand women are affected by gambling. It also suggests harm prevention, minimisation and treatment efforts tailored to address issues for women.